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Recurrent and chronic appendicitis.

M M Crabbe, S H Norwood, H D Robertson

    Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
    |July 1, 1986
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    Recurrent appendicitis affects 10% of patients after appendectomy, while chronic appendicitis occurs in 1.5%. Consider these conditions for right lower quadrant pain.

    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology

    Background:

    • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
    • Recurrent and chronic appendicitis are less understood conditions.
    • Accurate diagnosis is crucial for patient management.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To determine the incidence of recurrent and chronic appendicitis.
    • To evaluate diagnostic criteria for these conditions.
    • To inform clinical suspicion in patients with right lower quadrant pain.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 205 appendectomy patient records.
    • Analysis of clinical history and pathological findings.
    • Application of defined diagnostic criteria for recurrent and chronic appendicitis.

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    Main Results:

    • The incidence of recurrent appendicitis was 10% (21 patients).
    • The incidence of chronic appendicitis was 1.5% (3 patients).
    • Pathological findings included lymphocytic or eosinophilic infiltration in chronic cases.

    Conclusions:

    • Recurrent appendicitis is a significant post-operative complication.
    • Chronic appendicitis diagnosis relies on clinical and pathological evidence.
    • Right lower quadrant pain warrants consideration of recurrent or chronic appendicitis.