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Complications and Treatment of Appendicitis by simi y is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Acute appendicitis is caused by obstruction of the appendix lumen leading to increased intraluminal pressure. Left untreated, it can lead to complications like perforation or peri-appendiceal abscess. Symptoms include abdominal pain shifting to the right lower quadrant along with nausea, vomiting, and fever. Examination may reveal tenderness and guarding in the right iliac fossa. Treatment involves antibiotics, analgesics, and an appendectomy to remove the inflamed appendix. Conservative management with ant
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- simi y
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