Acute appendicitis is thought to begin with obstruction of the lumen
Obstruction can result from food matter, adhesions, or lymphoid hyperplasia
Appendix is twisted, and Lumen of appendix is narrow, result in obstruction
Pain is typically felt in the periumbilical or epigastric area.
As inflammation continues, the serosa and adjacent structures become inflamed
This triggers somatic pain fibers, innervating the peritoneal structures
Pelvic appendix may irritate the bladder or rectum causing suprapubic pain, pain with urination, or feeling the need to defecate
阑尾炎(英文)
Varied anatomy
haustra of colon
Length: 5~10 cm, narrow lumen
The most common acute abdomen disease
The incidence of appendectomy appears to be declining due to more accurate preoperative diagnosis.