A study of clinical presentation of appendicitis in the pediatric age group

Abstract

Misdiagnosis and consequences arise from the atypical clinical manifestation of acute appendicitis in school-age children. The objective of this study was to examine the impact of age on the clinical presentation, intraoperative findings, and post-operative complications in paediatric patients with acute appendicitis. This retrospective research study included 60 children under the age of 16 years Appendicitis is a frequently occurring surgical emergency among children. Early diagnosis and surgery are crucial elements in the management of paediatric appendicitis. The younger individuals have a more pronounced overall condition alteration and a higher degree of tachycardia, suggesting that the sickness as caused more widespread effects on their body. Therefore, when providing medical care to a small child experiencing severe stomach pain and carefully considering the possibility of acute appendicitis, it is crucial to exercise great caution.