Question While the diagnosis of acute appendicitis is relatively straightforward, chronic
appendicitis is an entity that can be controversial and is often misdiagnosed. How and when …

INTRODUCTION—This topic will discuss the epidemiology, clinical features, and evaluation
of children with suspected appendicitis. Detailed discussions of diagnostic imaging and …

Appendicitis is the most common surgical disease of the abdomen in children. Pediatric
appendicitis varies considerably in its clinical presentation, contributing to delay in diagnosis …

Objectives: Explain when pediatric appendicitis should be suspected. Identify the
evaluations that should be done when pediatric appendicitis is suspected. Outline the …

Acute appendicitis is one of the most common indications for abdominal surgery in
pediatrics with peak incidence in the second decade of life. Acute appendicitis in the first …

Acute appendicitis is the most common reason for abdominal surgery in children. Luminal
obstruction of the appendix progresses to suppurative inflammation and perforation, which …

Acute appendicitis is a grave and life-threatening condition in children, accounting for one to
two cases per 10,000 in children less than four years' old. Prompt diagnosis and …

Background Unexplained recurrent abdominal pain is a frequent problem in the pediatric
population. An organic cause is found in 10 percent of children. Recurrent abdominal pain is …

Background Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of the acute abdomen, with an
incidence of 1 per 1000 persons per year. It is one of the main differential diagnoses of …

Appendicitis in childhood Page 1 Ppen. dicitis Childhood MARK D. JOFFE, MD Director,
Community Pediatric Medicine Attending Physician, Emergency Department The Children's …