41. Laparoscopic Surgery For Appendicitis Laparoscopic Surgery for appendicitis. Disclaimer. What is an Appendix?What causes appendicitis? What are the symptoms of appendicitis? http://www.mylapsurgeon.com/Appendicitis.htm

Laparoscopic Surgery for Appendicitis What is an Appendix? What causes Appendicitis? What are the symptoms of appendicitis? How is Appendicitis Diagnosed? ... laparoscopic appendectomy What is an Appendix? The appendix is a small fingerlike tube. It is located in the right lower part of the abdomen where the small intestine ends and large intestine begins. What causes Appendicitis? Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix. The inflammation usually results from obstruction of the opening of the appendix into the intestine. The obstruction is usually due to a piece of hard stool. Certain infections can cause swelling of the inner lining of the appendix and lead to the obstruction. In some parts of the world parasitic infections lead to appendicitis by blocking the opening of the appendix. The incidence of appendicitis has increased over the last 50 years along with a decrease in the amount of natural fiber in diet. What are the symptoms of appendicitis? Typical symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain that starts in the middle of the abdomen around the umbilicus (belly button) and then shifts to the right lower side of the abdomen. Other symptoms include Nausea Vomiting Pain when touched on the right side of the abdomen.

42. Appendicitis - Remaining Healthy appendicitis. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infectionand even death. appendicitis can affect people at any age. http://www.remaininghealthy.com/medical_topics/appendicitis.htm

Appendicitis Cold and Flu Flu New Flu Drugs The Common Cold ... Breast Cancer Categories: Alergies Alzheimers Appedicitis Ashtma ... Crohns Disease Diabetes: Alternative Therapy Dictionary Keeping it under Control Overview ... West Nile Virus Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the colon, on the lower right side of the abdomen. The appendix is not necessary for life, but it can become diseased. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. Appendicitis can affect people at any age. It is most common in people ages 10 to 30. The cause of appendicitis is usually unknown. It may occur after a viral infection in the digestive tract or when the opening connecting the large intestine and appendix is blocked. The inflammation can cause infection, a blood clot, or rupture of the appendix. Because of the risk of rupture, appendicitis is considered an emergency. Anyone with symptoms needs to see a doctor immediately. Symptoms include

43. TxVC: Appendicitis Case Study problems. Presented here is an appendicitis case study. Case Presentationappendicitis. Reception. Stephanie Good morning, Mary. http://utsurg.uth.tmc.edu/digestive/appx/index.shtml

Case Presentation: Appendicitis Reception Stephanie: Good morning, Mary. Dr. Moody told me that you called him early this morning with a stomachache. He wants me to take you immediately to the Emergency Department. I'll have you sit here in front of the computer to answer a few questions about your illness. I'll go get a wheelchair and will be right back. Emergency Center Stephanie: Here we are at the Emergency Center. The attendants here will be asking you some additional questions and getting you into a hospital gown. Be sure to give your valuables to a family member. Dr. Moody will be down to see you in about 15 or 20 minutes. He's finishing a procedure, but he knows that you are here. It won't be long before you will be well again. We'll all be thinking about you. Clerk: Welcome to our EC Mary. I know that you don't feel well so I'll get you into a room, and ask you some questions when you're feeling better. One of our nurses will be starting an IV. I understand that you feel thirsty; be sure you don't drink anything.

44. Appendicitis appendicitis. Every year about 7 percent of Americans develop appendicitis,a condition in which the appendix becomes inflamed and filled with pus. http://www.coolnurse.com/appendicitis.htm

Appendicitis Appendicitis can occur at any age but it most often affects people between the ages of 10 and 30 and is one of the most common reasons for emergency abdominal surgery in children. Males are slightly more affected than females. Signs and Symptoms The main symptom of appendicitis is pain that begins centered around the belly button, which later shifts to the right side of the abdomen. The pain usually increases over a period of about 6 - 10 hours, BUT this can vary and eventually the pain may be very severe. The location of your pain may also vary, depending on your age. Young children may have appendicitis pain in different places. In addition to pain, you may have one or more of the following symptoms: Pain that begins centered around the belly button, then localizes to the right side Loss of appetite Nausea and sometimes vomiting A fever that starts after other symptoms appear Diagnosis The diagnosis of appendicitis is best made on the basis of a history of the symptoms and a physical exam. When pressure on the painful area is suddenly released, appendicitis pain will often feel worse! Blood tests may show an elevation in the white blood cell count.

45. Appendicitis NATURE CURE. appendicitis. appendicitis is the most common of all serious intestinaldisorders. It refers to an inflammation of the vermiform appendix. http://www.healthlibrary.com/reading/ncure/chap26.htm

NATURE CURE Appendicitis Appendicitis is the most common of all serious intestinal disorders. It refers to an inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It presents itself in acute and chronic forms and affects both the sexes equally. This disease now accounts for about half the acute abdominal emergencies occurring between the ages of 10 to 30 . It is more frequent in developed countries than underdeveloped countries. The appendix is a small tube located at the end of the caecum, the first part of the large intestine. It is called vermiform appendix as it resembles a worm. It is usually eight to ten cm. long. Its structure is made of the same tough fibrous outer covering as protects the entire alimentary canal. There is a layer of muscular tissue under the outer covering and further a layer of lymphoid tissue. The function of the appendix, which is performed by this lymphoid tissue, is to neutralise the irritating waste material generated in the body or the organic poisons introduced through the skin or membranes. Symptoms Appendicitis usually begins with a sudden pain in the centre of the abdomen, which gradually shifts to the lower right side. The pain may be preceded by general discomfort in the abdomen, indigestion, diarrhoea or constipation. The patient usually has a mild fever varying from 100

46. Diseases And Conditions -- Discovery Health -- Appendicitis appendicitis is an infection of a small section of the bowel called the appendix. appendicitisBy Michael Peetz, MD Images (click to view larger image) http://health.discovery.com/diseasesandcond/encyclopedia/815.html

appendicitis By Michael Peetz, MD Images (click to view larger image) Appendicitis is an infection of a small section of the bowel called the appendix. What is going on in the body? The appendix is a pouch at the junction of the small and large intestines. It is the size of a small finger. The pouch is lined with a mucous membrane that produces a clear secretion. This organ has no known function. One theory, though, is that it plays a role in the immune system very early in life. Partly digested food and liquids traveling through the bowel pass in and out of the pouch. If this flow is blocked, bacteria trapped in the appendix may multiply. This is thought to cause appendicitis. What are the signs and symptoms of the infection? Appendicitis often starts with mild pain near the navel. The pain gradually moves to the right lower part of the abdomen. It worsens with time, and is more intense when the person moves. Other symptoms of appendicitis may include: diarrhea fever in the later stages of appendicitis loss of appetite If the infection continues, the appendix may rupture. When this occurs, there is often relief of the pain for a short while. This improvement is followed by more intense but similar pain.

47. Medic-Planet Appendicitis appendicitis See also Constipation, Digestive system, Stomachache, Backto the Index page appendicitis can lead to serious medical problems. http://www.medic-planet.com/MP_article/internal_reference/Appendicitis

48. Medic-Planet Appendicitis appendicitis See also Constipation, Digestive system, Stomachache, Backto the Index page appendicitis can lead to serious medical problems. http://www.medic-planet.com/MP_article/internal_reference/appendicitis

49. Pakistan Largest Information Portal appendicitis. appendicitis is a medical emergency in which the appendixis inflamed due to obstruction and may rupture and spread infection. http://www.etaleem.com/channels/health/appendix_s.asp

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50. MedWebPlus Subject Appendicitis easily. appendicitis Broader Terms Web Sites A, , GO, adam.comEncyclopedia Disease Reference Acute appendicitis (Iowa Clinic). A, http://www.medwebplus.com/subject/Appendicitis

51. ThirdAge - Adam - Appendicitis appendicitis. Definition Causes, incidence, and risk factors appendicitis isone of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in children. http://www.thirdage.com/health/adam/ency/article/000256.htm

document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/SCRIPT>'); document.write(''); document.write(''); document.write('<'); document.write('/A>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/NOSCRIPT>'); document.write('<'); document.write('/IFRAME>'); Activities Computers Family Tree Health ... Prevention Appendicitis Definition: A sudden inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a narrow, small, finger-shaped tube that branches off the large intestine. Causes, incidence, and risk factors: Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in children. Approximately 4 appendectomies per 1000 children under age 18 are done annually in the United States. It is more common in males than females and incidence peaks in the late teens and early twenties. Appendicitis is uncommon under age two, but it can occur. Appendicitis generally follows obstruction of the appendix by feces (fecalith), a foreign body, or rarely, a tumor Symptoms of appendicitis in young children are seldom classic so diagnosis is commonly delayed and perforation more likely. Older children and adolescents usually have a more typical presentation. Classic presentation of appendicitis begins with crampy or "colicky" pain around the navel (periumbilical). There is usually a marked loss or total absence of appetite (

52. Appendicitis Acute appendicitis. Acute abdominal pain is defined as previously undiagnosedpain of 72 hours duration; Pelvic kidney; Ovarian cyst. appendicitis. http://www.surgical-tutor.org.uk/system/abdomen/appendicitis.htm

Up Abdominal incisions Groin hernias Other hernias ... Peritonitis [ Appendicitis ] Oesophageal perforation Perforated peptic ulcer Diverticular disease Upper GI haemorrhage ... Abdominal masses Acute appendicitis Accounts for about 2% of hospital admissions In only 50% of patients is the preoperative diagnosis correct Right iliac fossa pain accounts for about half of all cases of acute abdominal pain Causes of right iliac fossa pain Appendicitis Urinary tract infection Non-specific abdominal pain Pelvic inflammatory disease Renal colic Ectopic pregnancy Constipation Causes of right iliac fossa mass Appendix mass Crohn's disease Caecal carcinoma Mucocele of the gallbladder Psoas abscess Pelvic kidney Ovarian cyst Appendicitis About 10% of the population will develop acute appendicitis The incidence is falling 70,000 appendicectomies are performed each year in the UK Appendicitis is more common in men Appendicectomy is performed more often in women At 10-20% appendicectomies a normal appendix is removed The risk of perforation is: Less than 10 years old = 50% 10-50 years old = 10% Over 50 years old = 30% A women is more likely to have a 'normal' appendix removed Clinical features of appendicitis Central abdominal pain moving to right iliac fossa Nausea, vomiting, anorexia

53. The Political Graveyard: Politicians Who Died Of Appendicitis Politicians Who Died of appendicitis. Very incomplete list! Died, of peritonitisand appendicitis, in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, August 29, 1877. http://politicalgraveyard.com/death/appendicitis.html

Questions? Return to The Political Graveyard main page Politicians Who Died of Appendicitis Very incomplete list! in chronological order Brigham Young (1801-1877) of Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County , Utah. Born in Whitingham, Windham County , Vt., June 1 Governor of Utah Territory Mormon . Member, Freemasons . Leader of the Mormon Church 1841-1877. Died, of peritonitis and appendicitis , in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County , Utah, August 29 . Interment at Mormon Pioneer Memorial , Salt Lake City, Utah. William Collins Whitney (1841-1902) also known as William C. Whitney of New York, New York County , N.Y. Grandfather of John Hay Whitney . Born in Conway, Franklin County , Mass., July 5 . Democrat. Lawyer; delegate to Democratic National Convention from New York, U.S. Secretary of the Navy delegate to New York state constitutional convention 7th District, 1894. Established the Naval War College, in Newport, R.I. Died, following appendicitis surgery, in New York, New York County , N.Y., February 2 . Interment at Woodlawn Cemetery , Bronx, N.Y. Morris H. Beard (1864-1913)

54. Appendicitis appendicitis. The appendices. appendicitis is definitely a perfect exampleof an illness you do not want to attempt to diagnose yourself. http://www.drhull.com/EncyMaster/A/appendicitis.html

Help for sleepless parents Encyclopedia Index A appendicitis Search appendicitis Ordinarily, fecal debris sort of sloshes in and out of the appendix, and as long as the normal flushing mechanism works, there is not a problem. Over time, a chunk of crud can accumulate in this little tube, and if it stays there long enough, can calcify into a little stone, called a fecalith. This traps fecal material in the appendix, and it cannot be normally expelled. This is where the trouble starts. Germs in the trapped stool material start to multiply and invade the tissue of the appendix. There is inflammation, swelling, and death of the tissue of the wall of the appendix. Eventually, the inflammed and pus-filled appendix will leak germs into the abdominal cavity. The infection that ensues is generally fatal if untreated. Symptoms often start rather vaguely, with pain around the umbilicus (belly button) - where just about every kid points when he says his tummy hurts. As the disease progresses, though, the pain will classically move down into the lower right side, becoming more intense. The child may begin to limp from irritation to the large muscle that runs from the lower spine and raises the leg - the psoas muscle - because the inflammed appendix lies right on top of it in the abdominal cavity. Classically the pain progresses to nausea, and eventually to fever as the appendix ruptures and serious infection starts in the abdomen ( peritonitis Cure is straightforward - surgical removal and antibiotic treatment of any infection present in the abdominal cavity. The incision is small, and usually heals very rapidly in children. (Selected cases can even be done laparoscopically.) Detection is not always so straightforward, because early symptoms can be vague and somewhat misleading.

55. Appendicitis Looking for information about the NHS? Resources for appendicitis. appendicitis.Comprehensive information on appendicitis. Constipation. appendicitis. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/innerpage2.asp?Code=FK&Topic=25

56. NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia Appendicitis Introduction NHS Direct Online Encyclopedia entry on appendicitis including description, symptoms,diagnosis, treatment. NHS Direct Online Health Encyclopaedia appendicitis. http://www.nhsdirect.nhs.uk/nhsdoheso/print.asp?sTopic=Appendicitis

57. Appendicitis: From HealthSquare.com A complete explanation of appendicitis including risks, what to expect andwhen to call the doctor. appendicitis. Advertising. WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW. http://www.healthsquare.com/mc/fgmc0503.htm

Privacy About Advertising Advertising Advertising Home Guide to Medical Care Appendicitis GOTO: PDR® Encyclopedia of Medicine PDR® Guide to Prescription Drugs HEALTH INFORMATION CENTER Advertising Advertising FIND HEALTHCARE PROVIDERS Doctors ... Pharmacies Appendicitis Advertising WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW Appendicitis (uh-pen-dih-SIGH-tis) is an inflammation of the appendix that affects about 1 in 500 people each year. It is most common in young adults 15 to 25 years old. Causes If the appendix is blocked, an infection occurs. An infected appendix becomes swollen, reddened, and filled with pus. Signs/Symptoms Abdominal pain (usually in the right lower side of the belly), fever, nausea, and vomiting. Care It may be hard for the doctor to decide whether you have appendicitis. You will probably need some blood tests, plus an examination called abdominal ultrasound. You may have surgery to remove your appendix right away, or the operation may occur later. If your signs and symptoms get worse, you will need to see your doctor immediately. Risks You can die from untreated appendicitis. But the risks of serious illness or death are small if you follow your doctor's advice.

58. Navis.gr - Illnesses/Diseases...Appendicitis appendicitis. Definition. The appendix, an extension appendicitis occurswhen the appendix becomes inflamed. Acute appendicitis is the http://www.navis.gr/medico/medico03.htm

Acute Prostatitis Altitude Sickness Anaphylaxis Angina ... Typhus Illnesses/Diseases Appendicitis Definition The appendix, an extension of the cecum (the beginning of the large intestine) in the lower right side of the abdomen, has no identifiable function, although its construction of lymphoid tissue suggests that it may be involved in immunity. Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency situation requiring surgery, occurring in 7 to 12 percent of the population. Although peak incidence is in the second and third decades, it may occur at any age. Cause The cause of appendicitis, like the function of the appendix itself, is unknown. Because the incidence of appendicitis rose in Western countries in the early part of this century, then declined in the 1930s, it may be related to the amount of fiber in the diet or hygiene. Appendicitis is believed to be caused by an obstruction in the appendix (most often by hardened stool), with subsequent bacterial infection. Diagnosis Appendicitis generally affects children, teenagers, and young adults. The initial symptom is often pain beginning in the upper-middle abdomen that after several hours subsides and then moves to the lower right part of the abdomen. Eventually, the pain becomes a progressively severe ache made worse by movement. Other symptoms may include nausea and vomiting, loss of appetite, constipation, and fever. Appendicitis may mimic various other conditions, including gastroenteritis, diverticulitis, regional ileitis (Crohn's disease), or gynecologic pathology (e.g., ruptured ovarian cyst [mittelschmerz], infection of a fallopian tube, ruptured ectopic pregnancy). Often a blood test will show elevated white blood count and sedimentation rate, but these are relatively nonspecific findings.

59. Roche Lexikon Medizin (4. Aufl.) - Appendicitis engl. appendicitis. Akute Appendizitis (Histologie) submukös http://www.gesundheit.de/roche/ro00000/r2035.html

60. Appendicitis appendicitis. appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the wormshapedpouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. http://www.hendrickhealth.org/healthy/000140.htm

MAIN SEARCH INDEX Appendicitis Definition Description Causes and symptoms Diagnosis ... Resources Definition Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, which is the worm-shaped pouch attached to the cecum, the beginning of the large intestine. The appendix has no known function in the body, but it can become diseased. Appendicitis is a medical emergency, and if it is left untreated the appendix may rupture and cause a potentially fatal infection. Description Appendicitis is the most common abdominal emergency found in children and young adults. One person in 15 develops appendicitis in his or her lifetime. The incidence is highest among males aged 10-14, and among females aged 15-19. More males than females develop appendicitis between puberty and age 25. It is rare in the elderly and in children under the age of two. The hallmark symptom of appendicitis is increasingly severe abdominal pain . Since many different conditions can cause abdominal pain, an accurate diagnosis of appendicitis can be difficult. A timely diagnosis is important, however, because a delay can result in perforation, or rupture, of the appendix. When this happens, the infected contents of the appendix spill into the abdomen, potentially causing a serious infection of the abdomen called peritonitis Other conditions can have similar symptoms, especially in women. These include

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