Position Of Appendix And Its Related Morbidity

Original Article

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.
Key words: appendicitis, retrocecal appendix, Position of appendix