Acute Appendicitis: Age, Sex and Seasonal Variation
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 6
Abstract
Acute Appendicitis is most common in the age group of 10 to 20 years but no age is exempt Over a period of one year in a peripheral hospital, a total of 69 cases were operated for Acute Appendicitis. Out of the 69 patients who underwent Appendectomy, 44 patients were males and 25 patients were female. In our series the highest incidence occurred in the age group of 20-30 years. The highest incidence occurred in the month of October and males were more commonly affected with Acute Appendicitis. Conclusion: The incidence of Acute Appendicitis is more common in males as compared to females. The highest incidence occurs in the age group of 20-30 years. The incidence is highest in the months of October and November.
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Dr Gurmeet Singh Sarla
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