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7 articles for “Acute appendicitis”
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Study of Leucocyte Count, Serum Bilirubin and C-Reactive Protein Values in Preoperative Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
Abstract: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies all over the world. In appendicular perforation, morbidity and mortality increases significantly. A prompt diagnosis and early surgery can only be done if clinical findings are supported by laboratory tests. To estimate preoperative serum leukocyte count, total bilirubin and C-reactive protein levels in patients with clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis and compare them with histopathological diagnosis postoperatively. Cross sectional study …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 1, 2015 · pp. 20–26 Read article
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Comparison and Evaluation of RIPASA Scores Versus Alvarado Scores as A Marker for Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Indian Population
Abstract: AbstractBackground: The accuracy of Alvarado score in diagnosing acute appendicitis in Asian population is disappointingly low. Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Appendicits (RIPASA) a new scoring system developed for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis is claimed to be better than Alvarado scoring system in Asian population. Therefore the present study is undertaken to compare Alvarado score and RIPASA score in diagnosing acute appendicitis.Method: A prospective comparison of RIPASA and Alvarado …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 1–6 Read article
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Clinical advantage of umbilical single incision laparoscopic appendectomy; a single center prospective study
Abstract: Background: Single incision laparoscopic surgery (SILS) is widely accepted in clinical practice with its less invasion, cosmetic effectiveness, and quick recovery. Purpose: Our purpose was to assess feasibility and clinical advantage of umbilical single incision laparoscopic appendectomy compared with conventional laparoscopy. Materials: From January 2016 to November 2019, we treated 215 patients admitted with acute appendicitis in Pyongyang University of Medicine Hospital; 82 patients received with umbilical single incision laparoscopic …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Medical Science and Technology · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2021 · pp. 19–24 Read article
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An Unusual Case of Endometriosis in Appendix: Case Report
Abstract: Introduction: Appendiceal endometriosis is a very rare cause of appendicitis in women and accounts for less than 1% of all pelvic endometriotic lesions. Appendiceal involvement may present as acute appendicitis and definite diagnosis is made by only postoperative histological examination. In this study, we present a case of female patient who was diagnosed as acute appendicitis for which appendicectomy was done followed by histopathological examination of retrieved specimen of our …
Published in Research and Reviews: Journal of Oncology and Hematology · Vol. 6, Issue 3, 2017 · pp. 9–13 Read article
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Appendiceal Tie Syndrome
Abstract: Introduction: Appendicular tie/knot syndrome is a very rare presentation of acute appendicitis causing intestinal obstruction. The literature has described intestinal knot syndromes such as ileosigmoid knots and ileal-ileal knots. We present a case of an appendico-ileal knot, an uncommon type of closed-loop blockage, caused by a lengthy, inflamed appendix wrapping around a loop of the ileum. Aim: to increase clinical awareness of this issue among medical professionals so that it …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 11, Issue 3, 2022 · pp. 22–27 Read article
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Diagnostic Laparoscopy in Management of Acute Abdomen
Abstract: Acute abdomen means the patient complains of an acute attack of abdominal pain that may occur suddenly or gradually over a period of several hours and presents a symptom complex which suggests a disease that possibly threatens life and demands immediate or urgent diagnosis for early treatment. It is very important to make the diagnosis as early as possible. Delay will definitely worsen the condition of the patient and may …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Surgery · Vol. 4, Issue 3, 2015 · pp. 8–13 Read article
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An Insight to Diagnosis and Management of Druginduced Hepatotoxicity: An Overview
Abstract: (ADRs) Adverse Drug Reactions are constitute and mutual chief health problem. Throughout the last period liver toxicity has remained one of the most recurrent reasons for pharmacovigilance protection intelligences and the withdrawal from the marketplace of an accepted medicinal product. Liver is a main organ elaborate in the systemic deposition and decontamination of exogenous and endogenous ingredients. Liver disfunction challenges not only health care specialists but also the pharmaceutical manufacturing …
Published in Trends in Drug Delivery · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2023 · pp. 39–54 Read article