Apendicitis aguda: aspectos esenciales / Acute appendicitis: essentials

Se realizó una revisión bibliográfica sobre apendicitis aguda, donde se abordan temas esenciales y actualizados tales, como: embriología, anatomía, fisiopatología, diagnóstico clínico, diagnóstico radiológico, diagnóstico de laboratorio, diagnóstico diferencial y tratamiento. La apendicitis aguda es y seguirá siendo un desafío aún para el médico o cirujano más experimentado, es por ello que se precisa de su estudio detallado(AU)

A literature review on acute appendicitis is studied, where key issues are addressed such As: embryology, anatomy, pathophysiology, clinical diagnosis, diagnostic radiology, laboratory diagnosis, differential diagnosis and treatment. The Acute appendicitis is and will remain a challenge for the most experienced doctor or surgeon. For that reason it requires detailed study(AU)

Appendix and cecum. Embryology, anatomy, and surgical applications.

Surgeons should be familiar with surgery of the cecum and appendix because the diseases of this region, especially appendicitis, are the most common indications for surgical exploration. Usually, diagnosis of appendicitis and appendectomy are not difficult, but atypical location of the appendix or other anatomic anomalies can make the diagnosis of appendicitis and appendectomy difficult. In cases of atypical anatomy or diffuse clinical picture, especially in young adults or elderly patients, the spectrum of embryologic and anatomic anomalies must be kept in mind to make the correct treatment decision for individual patients. If doubt persists, explorative laparotomy must be performed to avoid overlooking rare, acute, intra-abdominal abnormalities.