Epidemiological observations on appendicitis in Peshawar, Pakistan

[摘要] Abstract: Aims: To determine the seasonality and frequencies of acute appendicitis in different age group and gender. Setting: Surgical "C" ward, Khyber Teaching Hospital, Peshawar from January 2006 to December 2007. Design: Descriptive cross sectional study Materials & Methods: Data of all diagnosed cases of appendicitis aged 5 years to 70 years were recorded from Hospital ward and operation theatre record books, excluding cases with other conditions confusing the diagnosis i.e. pregnancy, urin.

[学科分类] 外科医学