Overview Appendicitis is inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is commonly caused by obstruction of the appendiceal lumen by a fecalith. Appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies and should be on your differential in any patient presenting with acute abdominal pain, especially in the right lower quadrant. The incidence peaks in teens…...
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