| Appendicitis in pregnancy. | |
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PMID: 17090795 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND: Our urban practice had two incidences of documented appendicitis in pregnancy in a 24-hour period with two unique outcomes that prompted an inquiry. Appendicitis in pregnancy is relatively rare, but it has significant morbidity and is a cause of maternal and infant mortality. Abdominal pain is the most common presenting symptom, and the consideration of multiple pathologic disorders should be entertained. Accurate diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy is the largest challenge since the signs and symptoms may vary depending on the trimester in which the patient presents. METHODS: We undertook a systematic review of English-language articles from 1975 to 2005 using the key words "appendicitis," and "pregnancy" using MEDLINE, CINAHL, and Cochrane Controlled Trials Register databases. RESULTS AND CONCLUSIONS: The accurate diagnosis of appendicitis during pregnancy requires a high level of suspicion and clinical skills, and not merely relying on the classic signs and diagnostic testing. Primary care providers play an important role in recognizing potential signs and symptoms of appendicitis in pregnancy to initiate prompt action and reduce negative maternal and fetal outcomes. |
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Authors:
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Patricia A Pastore; Dianne M Loomis; John Sauret |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Case Reports; Journal Article; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Board of Family Medicine : JABFM Volume: 19 ISSN: 1557-2625 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2006 Nov-Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2006-11-08 Completed Date: 2007-01-19 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 101256526 Medline TA: J Am Board Fam Med Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 621-6 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Family Medicine, The State University of New York at Buffalo, Buffalo, NY 14215, USA. pastore3@buffalo.edu |
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Adult Appendicitis / physiopathology* Female Humans Pregnancy |
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