Recurrent Appendicitis and Right lower quadrant pain

[摘要] Abstract Background: We conducted this study to determine the incidence of recurrent appendicitis in patients presenting in emergency with signs and symptoms consistent with acute appendicitis. Methods: Collection of data from our database allowed us to conduct a retrospective study of 386 patients who underwent appendectomy between August 2012 and June 2014 in the Surgical Unit of Khyber Teaching Hospital Peshawar. Results: Of the 388 total patients, 28(7.2%) had signs and symptoms consistent w.

[学科分类] 外科医学