Appendicitis in a Patient with Right Iliac Fossa Pain
Context
Differential Diagnosis
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
2 Topics
Position of Appendix
Development of Appendicitis
Clinical Assessment and Risk Stratification
7 Topics
History
Pain Relocation
Examination
Localised Indications of Appendicitis
Examining Patients in Pain
Rectal Examination
Risk Assessment
Investigations
7 Topics
Tests
Clinical Scoring Tools
Predicting the Likelihood of Appendicitis Based on Clinical and Laboratory Findings
Likelihood Ratios
Imaging – Ultrasound Scan
Imaging – CT
Diagnostic Difficulties
Management
3 Topics
Initial Management
Surgical Approaches to Management
Further Surgical Approaches to Management
Summary Approach to Patients with RIF pain
Pitfalls
Clinical Cases
3 Topics
Case 1
Case 2
Case 3
Appendicitis in a patient with Right Iliac Fossa Pain – Post Test
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Development of Appendicitis
Appendicitis in a Patient with Right Iliac Fossa Pain
Basic Science and Pathophysiology
Development of Appendicitis
The flowchart illustrates the development of appendicitis from obstruction through to peritonitis.
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