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[Surgical diseases of the veriform appendix]
Der Chirurg; Zeitschrift Fur Alle Gebiete Der Operativen Medizen
|November 1, 1978
Summary
Appendicitis symptoms can mimic other diseases. Luminal obstruction, caused by various factors, is the primary cause of appendicitis, necessitating histological examination of every appendix.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology
- Pathology
Context:
- Appendicitis presents with symptoms that can mimic other abdominal conditions.
- Luminal obstruction is identified as the most frequent cause of appendiceal inflammation.
Purpose:
- To emphasize the importance of histological examination of the appendix.
- To highlight the diverse causes of appendiceal luminal obstruction.
- To refine the criteria for appendectomy indication.
Summary:
- Common causes of obstruction include scars, foreign bodies, tumors, granulomas, and colon dysfunction.
- Appendectomy indications should integrate clinical presentation with anamnesis and patient complaints, not solely time.
- Prophylactic appendectomy is deemed inappropriate.
Impact:
- Histological examination of all appendices is crucial for accurate diagnosis.
- Clinical assessment should guide appendectomy decisions, avoiding unnecessary procedures.
- Highlights a gap in experimental research regarding appendicitis pathogenesis.