Appendicitis

• What are some risk factors for appendicitis?


  Male

  Age (10-20)

  Family history
• How may appendicitis present?


  Peri-umbilical abdo pain radiating to RIF

  Fever

  Anorexia

  Nausea
• What are some classical signs seen when examining for appedicitis?

  Rebound tenderness

  Rovsing's sign
• How is appendicitis diagnosed?


  Raised inflammatory markers

  History

  Examination
• How is appendicitis managed?


  Appendicectomy

  Antibiotics
• What are some complications for peritonitis?


  Perforation

  Abscess formation

  Peritonitis

  Sepsis