Appendicitis
Original Editors - Carolyn Little & Ginny Tibbs from Bellarmine University's Pathophysiology of Complex Patient Problems project.
Top Contributors - Genevieve Tibbs, Carolyn Hall, Leana Louw, Elaine Lonnemann, Lucinda hampton, Wendy Walker, Kim Jackson and WikiSysop
Definition/Description[edit | edit source]
Appendicitis is described as the inflammation of the veriform appendix1. Obstruction, inflammation, or infection can cause the appendix to rupture leading to peritonitis1. This condition usually requires surgery as its medical management due to the fact that acute appendicitis can often be life threatening. Appendicitis is most commonly seen in adolescents and young adults1.
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