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Appendicitis during pregnancy

J Lowthian

    Annals of Emergency Medicine
    |August 1, 1980
    PubMed
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    Acute appendicitis in pregnancy can be safely treated with emergency appendectomy, avoiding harm to mother and fetus. This case highlights diagnostic challenges and successful surgical outcomes during gestation.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but diagnosis can be challenging in pregnant patients due to altered physiology.
    • Pregnancy can mask or mimic classic appendicitis symptoms, potentially delaying diagnosis and treatment.

    Observation:

    • A 26-year-old pregnant patient at 24 weeks gestation presented with symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis.
    • The patient underwent an emergency appendectomy.

    Findings:

    • The appendectomy was performed without complications for the mother or the fetus.
    • The patient delivered a healthy infant vaginally at term.
    • The study details the modified presentation of appendicitis in pregnancy.

    Implications:

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    • Early diagnosis and surgical intervention for acute appendicitis during pregnancy are crucial for favorable maternal and fetal outcomes.
    • Understanding the atypical presentation of appendicitis in gravid patients is essential for clinicians to prevent diagnostic delays and negative laparotomies.