Abstract
Object: To study clinical and pathological presentation, management and outcome of appendicitis
Methodology: During 2 years study period. We studied 100 cases of acute appendicitis admitted in Rajiv Gandhi institute of medical & general Hospital srikakulam. out of them 97 case are appendicitis and 3 were other causes A detailed history and through clinical examination was done the diagnosis of Appendicitis was based upon Alvarado Score, Total W.B.C. count and ultrasonography and Histopathological examination.
Results: The study group consisted of 100 patients. Majority (62%) of patients were males and (38%) was Females most, common symptoms were pain in the right iliac fossa 98%, anorexia in 88%, Nausea 87% and Vomiting 83%, Total leucocyte count >10.000 in 50%, of patients, and USG findings of localized adynamic illeus in 88%, and Alvarado Score 7 or> 7 are 90% and Histopathology 89% the overall negative appendicitis of 16.7% in female and 3.8% in Males.
Conclusion: Thus from above findings, it can be concluded early diagnosis and appendicectomy is mandatory for better outcome of the patients. The definitive appendicectomy is the line of management.
Keywords: Appendicitis; Alvarado Score; Ultrasonography;
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DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i4.51
