title: Appendicitis.
abstract: Delay in diagnosis of appendicitis still occurs, sometimes with disastrous consequences. This paper reviews the management of appendicitis, giving diagnostic aids and explanations of common difficulties and errors in both diagnosis and treatment.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000601:surgery / Q000628:therapy; D002511:Cephalosporins / Q000627:therapeutic use; D002648:Child; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008795:Metronidazole / Q000627:therapeutic use; D008875:Middle Aged
chemical_list: D002511:Cephalosporins; D008795:Metronidazole