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Appendicitis complicating pregnancy.

F G Cunningham, J H McCubbin

    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    |April 1, 1975
    PubMed
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    Diagnosing acute appendicitis in pregnant women is challenging, often leading to delayed treatment and increased risks. Prompt surgical intervention is crucial for better outcomes in these cases.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Pregnancy can alter the presentation and diagnostic accuracy of appendicitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To review the diagnostic challenges and outcomes of acute appendicitis in pregnant women.
    • To emphasize the importance of timely surgical intervention.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective case series.
    • Analysis of 34 pregnant women with acute appendicitis over 15 years.
    • Review of presenting symptoms, physical findings, laboratory results, and surgical outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting were common symptoms.

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  • Physical findings included abdominal tenderness; anorexia decreased with gestation.
  • Leukocytosis and left shift were frequent; urinalysis was typically normal.
  • Diagnosis became more difficult with advancing gestation, correlating with increased disease severity and fetal loss.

    • Conclusions:

    • Appendicitis diagnosis in pregnancy is challenging due to altered physiology.
    • Delayed diagnosis increases risks of perforation, peritonitis, and fetal loss.
    • Immediate surgical intervention is indicated when appendicitis is suspected in gravid patients.