[Acute appendicitis in patients with salmonellosis and dysentery]

Results of 214 appendectomies in patients with acute intestinal diseases were analyzed. The clinical course and results of treatment of acute appendicitis against the background of salmonellosis and dysentery were discussed. It was shown that the theory of infectious nature of acute appendicitis is rightful and that valuable etiotropic therapy is necessary for prevention of chronicity of the intestinal infection.