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17 lis 2023 · The general pathogenic, diagnostic, and therapeutic principles of acute appendicitis during pregnancy follow the same pattern as in nonpregnant patients, with specific modifications to accommodate the physiology of normal pregnancy and the growing fetus.
9 wrz 2024 · This topic will discuss the diagnosis and management of pregnant persons with suspected and confirmed appendicitis. Additional content on appendicitis can be found in related content, including: (See "Acute appendicitis in adults: Clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis" .)
The present study aims to investigate the diagnosis, treatment and outcomes of acute appendicitis in pregnant patients to show its impact on both the mother and the fetus, which may help clinicians determine a diagnostic and surgical strategy.
17 lis 2023 · Acute appendicitis is the leading cause of nonobstetric surgical disease in pregnant patients. Diagnosing and treating appendicitis promptly during pregnancy is essential to avoid potentially life-threatening complications for both the gravida and the fetus.
20 lis 2023 · Commonly, appendicitis in pregnancy is diagnosed with radiographic imaging, preferably ultrasound or MRI. Due to increased risk with delay to surgery, surgical management is recommended, as opposed to non-operative management, and ultimately a laparoscopic appendectomy is the surgery of choice.
3 kwi 2015 · To understand the modalities useful in accurate diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy. To learn about the range of clinical presentations and differential diagnoses. To appreciate the risks involved with different management options, anaesthetic and surgical.
7 sty 2021 · The classic diagnosis of appendicitis relies on several relevant clinical data points including nausea, emesis, fever, loss of appetite, and right lower quadrant pain [15, 16]. This classic presentation is less common in pregnant women, however, and becomes even more common in later term pregnancies.
