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Acute appendicitis
Acute appendicitis
Disease overview
The appendix is a slender, curved, blind-ended tube located in the lower right abdomen, between the cecum and the ileum. Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix caused by various f...
Detailed description
The appendix is a slender, curved, blind-ended tube located in the lower right abdomen, between the cecum and the ileum. Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the appendix caused by various factors.
Acute appendicitis is typically characterized by migratory right lower quadrant pain, which may be accompanied by symptoms such as fever, nausea, and vomiting.
Disease information
Disease name
Acute appendicitis
English name
Acute appendicitis
Category
Surgery
Subcategory
General Surgery
Related departments
General Surgery
Gastrointestinal Surgery
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