ACUTE APPENDICITIS- RLQ ABDOMINAL PAIN
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• Today I have uploaded a video on Acute Appendicitis
• It is the commonest surgical problem you see in surgical wards.
• I have discussed the various causes for RLQ pain, etiology, pathology, symptoms, signs, investigations , treatment and postop complications of Acute Appendicitis.
• I have also included a mind map, algorithm for RLQ pain and treatment algorithm for Acute Appendicitis.
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7. ACUTE APPENDICITIS
SIGNS
RIF Tenderness in McBurny’s
point
RIF Rebound Tenderness,
Release tenderness or
Blumberg’s sign
Guarding/Rigidity
Cope’s Psoas Test
Cope’s Obturator Test
Rovsing’s Sign
Hyperasthesia in Sherren’s
Triangle
Obturator Test
8. ACUTE APPENDICITIS
SIGNS
RIF Tenderness in McBurny’s
point
RIF Rebound Tenderness,
Release tenderness or
Blumberg’s sign
Guarding/Rigidity
Cope’s Psoas Test
Cope’s Obturator Test
Rovsing’s Sign
Hyperasthesia in Sherren’s
Triangle
Obturator Test
9. ACUTE APPENDICITIS
INVESTIGATIONS
Lab investigations:
1. Total WBC and Differential counts
2. C-Reactive Protein- CRP
2. Urine- FEME if positive for C&S
3. B- HCG to R/O pregnancy
Imaging studies:
1. CXR- Erect or AXR including both side diaphragm to R/O Pneumoperitoneum
2. USG-To R/O any other pathology in women of child bearing age group
3. USG-To confirm Appendicitis
4. CECT abdomen