Acute Appendicitis
Op. Dr. Ahmet Necati Şanlı
Abdulkadir Yüksel State Hospital
This week’s session will cover Acute Appendicitis in a concise, clinically focused case presentation. Topics include definition, epidemiology, diagnostic approach, Alvarado scoring, imaging (US, CT, MRI), complications, and treatment options. Clinical pearls such as pain migration to McBurney’s point, scoring pitfalls, and surgical decision-making will also be emphasized.
📢 Participation Note:
Students learned the practical use of the Alvarado score, how to choose imaging based on patient groups, and to recognize key complications such as perforation, plastron appendicitis, and sepsis, reinforced through interactive case discussions.
Students learned the practical use of the Alvarado score, how to choose imaging based on patient groups, and to recognize key complications such as perforation, plastron appendicitis, and sepsis, reinforced through interactive case discussions.
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