ACUTE appendicitis in children displays certain features in its pathology, clinical course, diagnosis and treatment, which vary considerably from those of the disease in adults. The development of ...

DUBAI: Five-month-old Aydin Zefri, was admitted to Zulekha Hospital with acute onset of fever, vomiting and excessive crying. Following an examination by Dr. Salah Eldin Elghote, Specialist Pediatric ...

Treatment of a person, who is diagnosed with appendicitis, depends on the symptoms and whether the appendix is inflamed or ruptured. Surgery: If appendicitis is suspected, most doctors prefer to err ...

That sudden pain in your abdomen might just be indigestion—or it could be something far more serious. When it comes to appendicitis, knowing the difference could save your life. This potentially ...

John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...