[Acute appendicitis--overview of current knowledge].
Review of literature about acute appendicitis, the most common inflamatory abdominal emergency, is presented. Current knowledge on pathogenesis, clinical features, investigation and general management are discussed. A benefit of antimicrobial prophylaxis and use of diagnostic laparoscopy in childbearing age women are stressed.
Chirurgické oddelení, Oblastní nemocnice Rychnov nad Knezou.
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D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000601:surgery; D006801:Humans