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Acute appendicitis in Nigerian children
Tropical and Geographical Medicine
|March 1, 1977
Summary
Acute appendicitis in children is not yet common in Ibadan, Nigeria, but cases present with advanced disease due to late diagnosis. This review covers appendicitis in pediatric surgical patients.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency globally.
- Understanding its prevalence and presentation in diverse populations is crucial for effective healthcare.
Purpose of the Study:
- To report on pediatric acute appendicitis cases in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- To review the etiology, clinical features, diagnosis, course, and prognosis of childhood appendicitis.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective case review of 46 children with acute appendicitis.
- Data collected over a nine-year period (1963-1971).
- Literature review on pediatric appendicitis.
Main Results:
- 46 cases of acute appendicitis in children were identified.
- Appendicitis was not a common pediatric surgical problem during the study period.
- Patients presented late with advanced disease, unlike other populations.
Conclusions:
- Acute appendicitis in children is emerging in Ibadan, Nigeria.
- Late presentation and advanced disease stages are significant concerns.
- Further research and improved diagnostic strategies are warranted.