81. NEJM -- Sign In This New England Journal of Medicine article provides evidence supporting various strategies for treatment of appendicitis, and the author s clinical http://content.nejm.org/cgi/content/full/348/3/236

HOME SEARCH CURRENT ISSUE PAST ISSUES ... HELP Access to this article requires sign-in. Subscribers have access to all content. Other registered users have access to research articles six months old and older. If you're a registered user or an activated subscriber SIGN IN User Name Password Forgot your Password? Click here and we'll e-mail it to you. If you do not use cookies, sign in here. Remember my User Name and Password. PURCHASE THIS ARTICLE Purchase a single article and get immediate online access for just $10. If you're a subscriber but have not yet activated your full online access If you'd like to purchase a subscription to NEJM If you're not a subscriber and want FREE limited access... ACTIVATE YOUR SUBSCRIPTION Subscribers to NEJM are entitled to full access to all online content and features, including 20 FREE online CME exams. OR Receive full access to ALL current content and online features including Personal Archives, PDF article downloads, PDA access, E-mail alerts and 20 FREE online CME exams. OR Receive FREE online access to NEJM Original and Special Articles 6 months after publication and choose to receive the Table of Contents and notification of early release articles via e-mail.

82. Appendicitis appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small portion of the large intestine. About 1 in 500 people has appendicitis each year. appendicitis. http://healthlink.mcw.edu/article/956611092.html

Search Articles: search tips Please Take the HealthLink Survey Email this article Print this article Find related articles: By topic: Digestive System By keywords: Abdominal Pain appendicitis appendix Receive Health Link via email! Subscribe now >> Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix, a small portion of the large intestine that hangs down from the lower right side. Although the appendix does not seem to serve any purpose, it can still become diseased. If untreated, an inflamed appendix can burst, causing infection and even death. About 1 in 500 people has appendicitis each year. Appendicitis may occur after a viral infection in the digestive tract or when the tube connecting the large intestine and appendix is blocked by trapped stool. 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: Pain in the right side of the abdomen. The pain usually begins near the navel and moves down and to the right. The pain becomes worse when moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, sneezing, and being touched in the area.

83. Appendicitis : Symptoms And Treatments: BCM Dept Of Surgery appendicitis. What is appendicitis? appendicitis is the inflammation What are the signs and symptoms of appendicitis? The signs and symptoms http://www.debakeydepartmentofsurgery.org/home/content.cfm?proc_name=appendiciti

84. AHRQ WebM&M: Morbidity & Mortality Rounds On The Web Missed appendicitis. The presence of pain should increase suspicion for serious underlying conditions, including appendicitis, even if vomiting is present. http://www.webmm.ahrq.gov/spotlightcases.aspx?ic=17

85. Appendicitis appendicitis,. Print this article, inflammation body. appendicitis, though most frequent over the age of 5, may occur at any age. http://www.amershamhealth.com/medcyclopaedia/medical/Volume VII/APPENDICITIS.ASP

Amershamhealth.com Search for: Type a word or a phrase. All forms of the word are searchable. Browse entry words starting with: A B C D ... Other characters Appendicitis, inflammation of the appendix secondary to luminal obstruction. Clinical symptoms of appendicitis occur when inflammation occurs secondary to obstruction of the appendiceal lumen usually by a faecolith  more rarely by helminth infection or a foreign body. Appendicitis, though most frequent over the age of 5, may occur at any age. Clinically, in a typical case, the child presents with fever and periumbilical pain which spreads to and localizes in the right iliac fossa (RIF). In young children this history is seldom obtainable. The child presents with pyrexia and poorly localized abdominal pain, often with signs of septicaemia, peritonitis and bowel obstruction. If a pelvic abscess has already developed, diarrhoea may be the presenting complaint. Children with a retrocaecal appendix may present with right upper quadrant pain. Clinically there may be little tenderness on palpation as the overlying caecum and ascending colon absorb the pressure. Pleural effusion and empyema may complicate an undiagnosed appendicitis in children and cause further diagnostic confusion. A raised CRP and a leucocytosis are usually present. White cells may be present in the urine and cause confusion, as a diagnosis of urinary tract infection may be made.

86. Appendicitis, UPMC | University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA, US A comprehensive resource describing the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of appendicitis from the health care experts at the University of Pittsburgh http://appendicitis.upmc.com/

Home Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation of the appendix. The appendix is a small, tube-like organ that hangs from the intestines. It appears to have no clear function. Read more Overview Diagnosis Treatment Options ... Contact UPMC Supplemental content provided by HealthGate Data Corp Terms and Conditions

87. Appendicitis - Medical appendicitis Medical - resources selection for health and medical professionals. MEDLINEplus appendicitis, Introduction. LookSmart http://www.electronics-ee.com/Health/Medical/Appendicitis.htm

Appendicitis - Medical - resources selection for health and medical professionals. MEDLINEplus : Appendicitis Introduction LookSmart : Appendicitis Introduction Open Directory Project : Health : ... Digestive disorders : Appendicitis (Other versions: Google Introduction NOAH : Appendicitis Introduction Yahoo : Appendicitis Introduction MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia : Appendicitis Appendectomy Introduction Appendicitis, Acute : Pictures Sandy Craig, Univ North Carolina / eMedicine.com Introduction Appendicitis eCureMe.com Introduction MEDLINEplus Health Encyclopedia : Appendicitis : Symptoms / Signs Introduction MEDLINEplus : Appendicitis : Symptoms / Diagnosis (Directory) Introduction Understanding Appendicitis the Basics Charlotte Grayson, WebMD/Lycos Introduction Understanding Appendicitis the Basics : Symptoms Charlotte Grayson, WebMD/Lycos Introduction Keywords: Appendicitis - Medical Nb of links = Please Login or Register.

88. Babyworld - Your Baby - A-Z Of Child Health - Appendicitis appendicitis. The appendix is a blindended tube attached to the start of the large intestine. appendicitis is infection of the appendix. http://www.babyworld.co.uk/experts/az_childhealth/appendicitis.asp

// 1, 114, , document.write(""); // 2, 176, , document.write(""); Who is responsible for your child's weight? Vote now! Appendicitis The appendix is a blind-ended tube attached to the start of the large intestine. It is an inch or two long. In some animals it is much longer, and helps digest fibrous plant material. In humans it is an evolutionary remnant, and has no known useful function. Appendicitis is infection of the appendix. It often starts with a high fever and a constant tummy pain around the belly-button. After a few hours, the pain moves and settles in the lower right tummy, becoming more severe. It is often so painful that the sufferer is doubled up and reluctant to move. Vomiting, and sometimes diarrhoea, are not uncommon. It is very rare in babies. What to do Do not give your child anything to eat or drink until he has seen a doctor If travel to the surgery is impossible because of the pain, then ask for a home visit Keep your child cool with sponging If at all possible, collect a urine sample in any clean container. A urinary infection can appear similar to appendicitis, but a simple dipstick test of the urine can show whether or not there is infection. This can be a great help for the doctor in trying to figure out the cause of the pain

89. MotherNature.com - Total Health For Women: Appendicitis appendicitis. It Can Be the Unkindest Cut. Are You Sure It s appendicitis? Many conditions can be mistaken for appendicitis in women, doctors say. http://www.mothernature.com/Library/Bookshelf/Books/62/7.cfm

Items in cart: Product Total: Add $35.00 for FREE Shipping! Welcome Shopper! Sign in or Sign up. Search Products Library 4 Ways To Shop Brands Health Concern Departments CHAPTER LIST FOR BOOK TITLE: Introduction to Total Health for Women Ch.1 Introduction to Total Health for Women Ch.2 Acne Ch.3 Alcoholism Ch.4 Allergies Ch.5 Anemia Ch.6 Angina Ch.7 Appendicitis Ch.8 Arthritis Ch.9 Asthma Ch.10 Back Pain Ch.11 Bladder Infections Ch.12 Breast Cancer Ch.13 Breast Implant Complications Ch.14 Breast Lumpiness Ch.15 Bronchitis Ch.16 Cervical Cancer Ch.17 Cesarean Section Ch.18 Chronic Fatigue Ch.19 Colds and Flu Ch.20 Cold Sores Ch.21 Colorectal Cancer Ch.22 Constipation Ch.23 Depression Ch.24 Dermatitis Ch.25 Diabetes Ch.26 Diarrhea Ch.27 Eating Disorders Ch.28 Eczema Ch.29 Endometrial Cancer Ch.30 Endometriosis Ch.31 Fatigue Ch.32 Fibroids Ch.33 Fibromyalgia Ch.34 Food Allergies Ch.35 Foot Pain Ch.36 Gallstones Ch.37 Gender Discrimination Ch.38 Gum Disease Ch.39 Hair Loss Ch.40 Headache Ch.41 Hearing Loss Ch.42 Heartburn Ch.43 Heart Disease Ch.44 Heart Palpitations Ch.45 Hemorrhoids Ch.46 Hepatitis Ch.47

90. Appendicitis: Health Topics: UI Health Care 19992004, University of Iowa. appendicitis. appendicitis is inflammation and swelling of the appendix. Symptoms of appendicitis include http://www.uihealthcare.com/topics/digestivesystem/dige4423.html

Health Topics Category Index Health Topics for Digestive System James A. Clifton Center for Digestive Diseases Cancers of the Digestive System ... Liver Service - UI Health Care's digital library Read this month's health-e-newsletter Send comments and questions to staff@uihealthcare.com University of Iowa Appendicitis Appendicitis is inflammation and swelling of the appendix. The appendix is a small structure that is located where the small and large intestines meet. The symptoms of appendicitis should be taken seriously and require the immediate attention of a healthcare provider. An inflamed appendix may burst. This releases bacteria and digestive juices into the abdominal area and causes a life-threatening situation. Symptoms of appendicitis include: pain that begins at the belly button and moves gradually to the lower right side of the abdomen, continuing as a steady, constant soreness nausea vomiting constipation abdominal tenderness * a low-grade fever of 99 to 102 degrees Fahrenheit * abdominal or rectal tenderness and occasionally, diarrhea

91. Appendicitis - Lucile Packard Children's Hospital Digestive and Liver Disorders. appendicitis What is appendicitis? appendicitis is childhood. What causes appendicitis? appendicitis http://www.lpch.org/DiseaseHealthInfo/HealthLibrary/digest/appendic.html

Clinical Nutrition Gastroenterology, Nutrition, and Hepatology Liver Transplantation Gastroenterologists ... Transplantation Digestive and Liver Disorders Appendicitis What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is an irritation, inflammation, and infection of the appendix (a narrow, hollow tube that branches off the large intestine). The appendix functions as a part of the immune system during the first few years of life. After this time period, the appendix stops functioning and other organs continue helping fight infection. Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgery in childhood. What causes appendicitis? Appendicitis occurs when the interior of the appendix becomes filled with something that causes it to swell, such as mucus, stool, or parasites. The appendix then becomes irritated and inflamed. The blood supply to the appendix is cut off as the swelling and irritation increase. Adequate blood flow is necessary for a body part to remain healthy. When the blood flow is reduced, the appendix starts to die. Rupture (or perforation) occurs as holes develop in the walls of the appendix, allowing stool, mucus, and other substances to leak through and get inside the abdomen. An infection inside the abdomen known as peritonitis occurs when the appendix perforates. How often does appendicitis occur?

92. Uhrad.com - Pediatric Imaging Teaching Files uhrad.com Pediatric Imaging Teaching Files. Case Fifty Two - Acute appendicitis. appendicitis. Diagnosis Acute appendicitis. Discussion http://www.uhrad.com/pedsarc/peds052.htm

uhrad.com - Pediatric Imaging Teaching Files Case Fifty Two - Acute Appendicitis. Click on Images for Enlarged View Clinical History: 10-year-old boy with crampy abdominal pain and fever. Findings: Enlarged (diameter = 9 mm) noncompressible, hyperemic appendix with periappendiceal fluid as well as fluid within the pouch of Douglas c/w acute appendicitis. Diagnosis: Acute appendicitis. Discussion: Acute appendicitis is the most common indication for emergency laparotomy in children. Perforation, although still uncommon, occurs with a much greater frequency (approximately 25%) in the pediatric population. The pathogenesis generally begins with luminal obstruction. Continued natural secretions of mucus within the appendix leads to distention. Luminal bacteria multiply as venous engorgement develops secondary to the elevated intraluminal pressure causing vascular compromise. Finally, arterial compromise ensues and perforation occurs with the development of a periappendiceal abscess. The usual initial symptoms are vague visceral abdominal pain secondary to the distention of the appendix. After 4 to 6 hours, as the inflammation spreads to the parietal peritoneum, the pain increases in intensity and becomes somatic in nature localized at "McBurney's Point" in the RLQ. Nausea, vomiting, and anorexia are frequently associated. The typical historical and physical findings are found in approximately 2/3 of patients eventually determined to have appendicitis. The clinical diagnosis is not always entirely straightforward especially in children who may not be able to communicate their symptoms adequately. Imaging methods must be used in patients with indeterminate clinical findings to avoid unnecessary laparotomies.

93. Appendicitis, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center Information on appendicitis including symptoms, diagnosis and treatment, provided by Cincinnati Children s Hospital Medical Center. appendicitis. http://www.cincinnatichildrens.org/health/info/abdomen/diagnose/appendicitis.htm

Home Contact Us Site Map Go to Advanced Search ... Appendiceal Colic Appendicitis Colic Constipation Crohn's Disease Encopresis ... Tests and Procedures Conditions and Diagnoses Appendicitis What is appendicitis? Appendicitis is the most common cause of emergency surgery during childhood, occurring in about 80,000 children each year. It is more common in boys and is rare in infants under 1 year of age. Most cases occur between 6 and 20 years of age. The rate of perforation is high in children younger than age 4, due to their inability to describe symptoms and difficulty in examining them. What are the symptoms of appendicitis? There is a wide spectrum of symptoms and not all children have all symptoms. The most common symptoms include: Pain in the center and right side of the abdomen; this usually increases in severity as time passes, and becomes worse when moving, taking deep breaths, coughing, sneezing, and being touched in the area. Nausea and vomiting Lack of hunger Fever and chills Diarrhea or constipation Urinary tract symptoms such as frequency of urination and/or painful urination The first symptoms of appendicitis are usually abdominal pain and not eating well. The pain usually begins in the center of the abdomen, around the navel. Later, it can move downward and to the right side, near the area of the appendix. The location of the pain is often difficult for preschool children to describe.

94. Subacuteappendicitis subacute appendicitis. http://www1.stpaulshosp.bc.ca/stpaulsstuff/NeatcasesF/Subacuteappendicitis.html

subacute appendicitis

95. CHRYOUR HEALTH appendicitis, appendicitis is an inflammation, and sometimes infection, of a part of the large bowel called the the appendix. Signs of appendicitis include http://www.calgaryhealthregion.ca/hlthconn/items/appy.htm

Appendicitis Appendicitis is an inflammation, and sometimes infection, of a part of the large bowel called the the appendix. The appendix is located in lower right area of your abdomen - below the level of the belly-button. It is a short, worm-like tube located where the small bowel and the large bowel join. The purpose of having an appendix is not known. An inflamed or infected appendix most often occurs as a result of the opening of the appendix being closed off or plugged (often by stool or fecal material). Mild inflammation of the appendix often goes unnoticed and gets better on its own. More severe inflammation and infection of the appendix, however, can be life threatening. In these cases antibiotic therapy and sometimes surgery to remove the appendix and any abscess that has formed may be recommended. Signs of appendicitis include: Loss of appetite Nausea and vomiting Bad breath Constipation Fever Pain or discomfort, often starting around the area of the belly-button and then moving to the lower right part of the abdomen. In addition, the person may experience abdominal pain when stretching or straightening up after being bent over or there may be sharp pain when the abdomen is pressed down and then released quickly. These symptoms should be reported to a doctor as soon as possible.

96. Acute Appendicitis Acute appendicitis. Valerie L Ward, MD Peter M Doubilet, MD, PhD. Given the sonographic findings, acute appendicitis is the most likely diagnosis. http://brighamrad.harvard.edu/Cases/bwh/hcache/181/full.html

Acute Appendicitis Valerie L Ward, MD Peter M Doubilet, MD, PhD October 10, 1996 Presentation A 50-year-old woman presented with right lower quadrant (RLQ) pain. Imaging Findings Transverse ultrasonography of the RLQ Sagittal ultrasonography of the RLQ Transverse and sagittal sonograms demonstrate a thick-walled, noncompressible appendix ( arrows ). A hyperechoic appendicolith ( black arrows ) is visible within the lumen of the appendix and demonstrates acoustic shadowing ( white arrows ). The appendix measures 25 (transverse) x 21 (anteroposterior) x 20 (sagittal) mm. Differential Diagnosis Given the sonographic findings, acute appendicitis is the most likely diagnosis. Crohn's disease with ileocecal and appendiceal involvement, acute typhlitis, cecal diverticulitis, and appendiceal neoplasm are other possible, but less likely, diagnoses. Diagnosis Acute transmural necrotizing appendicitis with impacted fecal material at the proximal end of the appendix (by histopathology) Discussion Acute appendicitis commonly presents with periumbilical pain, nausea, and vomiting. Within days, the pain localizes to the right lower quadrant and is accompanied by peritoneal signs on physical examination. A clinical diagnosis is often difficult to make, as a variety of other disorders can have a similar clinical presentation. For example, gynecological disorders such as ovarian torsion, rupture of an ovarian cyst, ectopic pregnancy, or acute pelvic inflammatory disease may mimic appendicitis in women.

97. Appendicitis - Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention home digestive disorders intestinal appendicitis appendicitis. appendicitis A look at what this disorder is, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. http://www.healthcyclopedia.com/digestive-disorders/intestinal/appendicitis.html

Home Health cyclopedia All Topics by Category The Good Health Search Engine Health Conditions A-Z Gurus ... intestinal > appendicitis Appendicitis Information / Diagnosis / Treatment / Prevention External links (marked with an arrow ) open in a new window. This site is a web directory and does not offer medical advice. We cannot take responsibility for information found on listed sites. This Page Medical Definition Health Portals Health News Web Directory: Medical Definition: University of Newcastle-upon-Tyne Medical Dictionary: "appendicitis" Health Portals: MayoClinic.com Health News: Search millions of published articles for news on Appendicitis Modern Medicine Aging The Ardell Wellness Report HealthFacts Medical Post Medical Update Men's Health and the National Women's Health Report Note: Subscription required to access the full text of articles. Web Directory: Appendectomy Information on the appendix and the operation to remove it. Appendicitis A look at what this disorder is, the symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. Appendicitis Information on inflammation of the appendix, from the National Digestive Diseases Clearinghouse. Appendicitis in Children An article about the most important facts about this common infection, including symptoms and treatments.

98. Case Based Pediatrics Chapter For Medical Students and Residents Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine Chapter X.3. appendicitis Walton KT Shim, MD http://www.hawaii.edu/medicine/pediatrics/pedtext/s10c03.html

Case Based Pediatrics For Medical Students and Residents Department of Pediatrics, University of Hawaii John A. Burns School of Medicine Chapter X.3. Appendicitis Walton K.T. Shim, MD January 2002 Return to Table of Contents A 7 year old girl presents to the emergency department with a chief complaint of abdominal pain for one day. Mid-abdominal pain started after lunch yesterday. This was followed by vomiting her lunch and a bowel movement, which did not relieve the pain. She did not feel like eating dinner and went to bed but slept fitfully. By morning the pain had increased and she vomited again. The pain has moved to the right lower quadrant and is increased by walking and coughing. ROS: Non-contributory. No dysuria, cough or URI. No similar GI problem in the family. Pain remained constant in RLQ without radiation. Exam: T 37.1, R 16, P 100, BP 150/70. She is alert, but subdued. HEENT Negative. Neck is supple. Chest is clear. Heart regular without murmur. Abdomen: Bowel sounds hypoactive with right lower quadrant tenderness and guarding. No organs or masses are felt. Right lower quadrant rebound tenderness is present. Genitalia: Normal; no hernias. Rectal: No masses or tenderness. She walks slowly and slightly hunched. Lab: CBC WBC 14.0, 60% Segs, 15% Bands. UA 10-15 WBC, 15-20 RBC, no bacteria. Abdominal radiographs: Non-specific, no fecalith is seen.

99. Appendicitis We Re Sorry This Article Has Been Moved. This appendicitis We re sorry this article has been moved. This article and many others may be found at http//www.medhelp.org (tip http://www.medhelp.org/general/appendix.txt

Appendicitis We're sorry... this article has been moved. This article and many others may be found at: http://www.medhelp.org (tip: you can copy and paste the address into your browser)

100. Sample Chapter On Www.fleshandbones.com http://www.fleshandbones.com/readingroom/viewchapter.cfm?ID=292

A  B  C  D  E  F  G  H  I  J  K  L  M  N  O  P  Q  R  S  T  U  V  W  X  Y  Z

Page 5     81-100 of 103    Back | 1  | 2  | 3  | 4  | 5  | 6  | Next 20