Chronic and acute recurrent appendicitis are often underrecognized in clinical practice,particularly in patients presenting with persistent or recurrent right lower quadrant abdominal pain.It is essential to obtain a ...Chronic and acute recurrent appendicitis are often underrecognized in clinical practice,particularly in patients presenting with persistent or recurrent right lower quadrant abdominal pain.It is essential to obtain a detailed and comprehensive history from the patient,as careful questioning often reveals a history of prior attacks.Diagnosing recurrent and chronic appendicitis remains challenging,necessitating thorough history-taking,awareness of varied clinical presentations,and physical examination integrating specific maneuvers.Maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion is essential for recognizing these atypical presentations.Confirming a high pretest probability prior to surgical intervention is crucial to avoid unnecessary procedures.展开更多
Physical examination signs have not been well studied,and their accuracy and reliability in diagnosis remain unknown.The few studies available are limited in that the method of performing the sign was not stated,the t...Physical examination signs have not been well studied,and their accuracy and reliability in diagnosis remain unknown.The few studies available are limited in that the method of performing the sign was not stated,the technique used was not standardized,and the position of the appendix was not correlated with imaging or surgical findings.Some appendiceal signs were written in a non-English language and may not have been appropriately translated(e.g.,Blumberg-Shchetkin and Rovsing).In other cases,the sign described differs from the original report(e.g.,Rovsing,Blumberg-Shchetkin,and Cope sign,Murphy syndrome).Because of these studies limitations,gaps remain regarding the signs’utility in the bedside diagnosis of acute appendicitis.Based on the few studies available with these limitations in mind,the results suggest that a positive test is more likely to be found in acute appendicitis.However,a negative test does not exclude the diagnosis.Hence,these tests increase the likelihood of ruling in acute appendicitis when positive but are less helpful in ruling out disease when negative.Knowledge about the correct method of performing the sign may be a valuable adjunct to the surgeon in further increasing their pretest probability of disease.Furthermore,it may allow surgeons to study these signs further to better understand their role in clinical practice.In the interim,these signs should continue to be used as a tool to supplement the clinical diagnosis.展开更多
文摘Chronic and acute recurrent appendicitis are often underrecognized in clinical practice,particularly in patients presenting with persistent or recurrent right lower quadrant abdominal pain.It is essential to obtain a detailed and comprehensive history from the patient,as careful questioning often reveals a history of prior attacks.Diagnosing recurrent and chronic appendicitis remains challenging,necessitating thorough history-taking,awareness of varied clinical presentations,and physical examination integrating specific maneuvers.Maintaining a high index of clinical suspicion is essential for recognizing these atypical presentations.Confirming a high pretest probability prior to surgical intervention is crucial to avoid unnecessary procedures.
文摘Physical examination signs have not been well studied,and their accuracy and reliability in diagnosis remain unknown.The few studies available are limited in that the method of performing the sign was not stated,the technique used was not standardized,and the position of the appendix was not correlated with imaging or surgical findings.Some appendiceal signs were written in a non-English language and may not have been appropriately translated(e.g.,Blumberg-Shchetkin and Rovsing).In other cases,the sign described differs from the original report(e.g.,Rovsing,Blumberg-Shchetkin,and Cope sign,Murphy syndrome).Because of these studies limitations,gaps remain regarding the signs’utility in the bedside diagnosis of acute appendicitis.Based on the few studies available with these limitations in mind,the results suggest that a positive test is more likely to be found in acute appendicitis.However,a negative test does not exclude the diagnosis.Hence,these tests increase the likelihood of ruling in acute appendicitis when positive but are less helpful in ruling out disease when negative.Knowledge about the correct method of performing the sign may be a valuable adjunct to the surgeon in further increasing their pretest probability of disease.Furthermore,it may allow surgeons to study these signs further to better understand their role in clinical practice.In the interim,these signs should continue to be used as a tool to supplement the clinical diagnosis.
