Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management

Acute appendicitis is the most common abdominal surgical emergency in the world, with an annual incidence of 96.5 to 100 cases per 100 000 adults. The clinical diagnosis is often challenging and involves a synthesis of clinical, laboratory, and radiological findings. Despite all the improvements in the diagnostic process, the crucial decision as to whether to operate or not remains challenging.

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