Abstract:Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common non traumatic surgical abdominal emergency, and is the first operation done by most of the general surgeon during their training period. The most important aspect in the management of acute appendicitis, is early diagnosis and intervention to avoid the development of complications.Patients and methods: This prospective study included 184 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who were grouped into complicated and non- complicated appendicitis. Both groups w… Show more
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