Analysis of Patterns of Mucosal and Histopathological Changes in Cases of Acute Appendicitis
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 10
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is the most common general surgical emergency. The lifetime risk for appendicitis is 7%, commonly occurring in adolescent and young adults[13] . In England, 42,526 patients underwent appendectomies in the year 2004–5, with a mean age of 28 years[10] . The rate of acute appendicitis varies among countries. In USA and Europe there is a declining rates of acute appendicitis[13] . In developing countries due to changes in life style there is increasing incidence in most urban centers[14] . Despite of advances in technology and imaging modalities, there is dilemma in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, however histopathological examination still remains the gold standard for the confirmation of appendicitis[15] , whether it is acute or chronic.
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Dr R. Muthukrishnan, MD
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