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Kid Dies After Docs Fail to Diagnose Appendicitis

Kid Dies After Docs Fail to Diagnose Appendicitis

In a tragic incident, a six-year-old boy in Britain died due to a burst appendix after a number of doctors failed to diagnose the condition.

Delayed Appendectomy Not Linked to Adverse Outcomes

Delayed Appendectomy Not Linked to Adverse Outcomes

Patients who have had acute appendicitis have not been affected by a delay of 12 hours or more in having an appendectomy,states a report.

Appendectomy Advised For Patients When CT Exam is Positive

Appendectomy Advised For Patients When CT Exam is Positive

OAK BROOK, Ill. – When CT results suggest appendicitis, but a patient's symptoms are inconsistent with the acute condition, physicians should consider a diagnosis of chronic or recurrent

Preoperative CT may Reduce Unnecessary Surgeries in Younger Women With Suspected Appendicitis

Preoperative CT may Reduce Unnecessary Surgeries in Younger Women With Suspected Appendicitis

Preoperative computed tomography (CT) may benefit women of reproductive age with suspected acute appendicitis, a new study has revealed.

Appendicitis Caused by a Virus?

Appendicitis Caused by a Virus?

Appendicitis may be caused by an as yet unknown viral infection, a new study at UT Southwestern Medical Center has suggested.

Viral Infections Linked to Appendicitis

Viral Infections Linked to Appendicitis

A new study by UT Southwestern Medical Center surgeons and physicians says that appendicitis may also be caused by a virus and that you can actually catch it.

Acute Appendicitis can be Diagnosed Through Smartphones

Acute Appendicitis can be Diagnosed Through Smartphones

A new study has said that using a handheld device or mobile phone equipped with special software, radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote location.

Shortage of General Surgeons may Cause Higher Rates of Perforated Appendix in Rural Areas

Shortage of General Surgeons may Cause Higher Rates of Perforated Appendix in Rural Areas

A new study out of Dartmouth Medical School, Lebanon, NH says that people who live in rural areas may run a greater risk of having perforated appendix than those in suburban and urban areas.

Air Pollution Linked To Adult Appendicitis

Air Pollution Linked To Adult Appendicitis

Air pollution may trigger appendicitis in adults, says a new study published in Canadian Medical Association Journal.

Urine Test To Diagnose Appendicitis On The Anvil

Urine Test To Diagnose Appendicitis On The Anvil

A simple urine test to detect appendicitis may soon be available, if scientists have their way.

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