title: [Perforated appendicitis].
abstract: Perforated appendicitis has remained to be a common finding of high severity. The causes of difficult diagnosis are discussed in some detail together with the reasons why indication for surgery is too often delayed.
mesh_terms: D000038:Abscess / Q000601:surgery; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D006801:Humans; D007416:Intestinal Perforation / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000601:surgery*; D010538:Peritonitis / Q000601:surgery; D012422:Rupture, Spontaneous
vernacular_title: Appendicitis perforata.