Acute appendicitis in the elderly: risk factors for perforation

Conclusion: Acute appendicitis in elderly patients is a serious disease that requires early diagnosis and treatment. Appendiceal Perforation increases both mortality and morbidity.All elderly patients presented to the hospital with abdominal pain should be admitted and investigated. The early use of CT scan can cut short the way to the appropriate treatment.
Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research