John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...

Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, although it may ...

A 19-year-old man with a history of laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis presented with a five-day history of vague periumbilical pain that had localized to the right lower quadrant.

A SCHOOLGIRL, 11, died after four doctors “missed her appendicitis”, an inquest has heard. Lacey Brookman’s appendix is believed to have burst before her initial GP appointment, but her condition wasn ...

Lacey displayed appendicitis symptoms that make up only 'one-third of acute' cases A SCHOOLGIRL, 11, died after four doctors “missed her appendicitis”, an inquest has heard. Lacey Brookman’s appendix ...