Position Of Appendix And Its Related Morbidity

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Abstract

Introduction: The most frequent surgical emergency is appendicitis. Traditional symptoms and indicators may vary depending on where the appendix is located.

Objective: The goal of this research is to understand the numerous ways that appendicitis manifests, as well as the associated morbidity and mortality.

Material and Methods: From January 2008 to March 2008, this research was carried out at the surgical ‘A’ Unit at Lady Reading Hospital in Peshawar. The research was designed in a descriptive manner. After a thorough history, investigation, and operation, patients who arrived at the emergency room were assessed. The location of the appendix was recorded along with other findings. 100 patients were assessed after being hospitalized. There were 32% women and 68% men. The most frequent position during surgery was the retrocaceal position (78%) followed by pelvic position (16% of cases). Three individuals (all with retrocaceal appendix) had perforated appendices.

Conclusion: Patients who presented to emergency as having appendicitis most often had retrocaceal appendix (78%). Less symptoms/signs cause issues and a delay in diagnosis.