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Abdominal pain

S M Schlicht

    Australian Family Physician
    |June 1, 1993
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Diagnosing appendicitis in elderly patients can be challenging due to co-existing conditions. This case study highlights these diagnostic difficulties in older adults.

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Surgery
    • Geriatrics

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is a frequent surgical emergency.
    • Diagnosis can be complicated in elderly patients.
    • Comorbidities can obscure typical presentations.

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