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Acute appendicitis complicating pregnancy and the puerperium. A study of 5 cases.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  6575758     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
This series of 5 cases of appendicitis complicating all stages of pregnancy and the puerperium illustrates particularly the potentially rapid course of the disease and the need to perform laparotomy on suspicion. Diagnosis may be aided, in later pregnancy, by the finding of pain increments when the fetus moves, as well as by the use of Alders test. Though a muscle-splitting incision over the point of maximal tenderness is usually suggested, we recommend a right paramedian incision when the fetus is viable as it gives greater flexibility.
Authors:
M D Humphrey; R A Ayton
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Publication Detail:
Type:  Case Reports; Journal Article    
Journal Detail:
Title:  The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology     Volume:  23     ISSN:  0004-8666     ISO Abbreviation:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Publication Date:  1983 Feb 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  1983-08-17     Completed Date:  1983-08-17     Revised Date:  2009-11-11    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  0001027     Medline TA:  Aust N Z J Obstet Gynaecol     Country:  AUSTRALIA    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  35-8     Citation Subset:  IM    
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Acute Disease
Adolescent
Adult
Appendicitis / diagnosis,  surgery*
Female
Humans
Infant, Newborn
Male
Pregnancy
Pregnancy Complications / diagnosis,  surgery*
Puerperal Disorders / diagnosis,  surgery*

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