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Unusual Position Of Appendix In A Complicated Group Of Children With Acute Appendicitis Causing Midline With Additional Right Lower Quadrant Incision: A Report Of 2 Cases, Vichack Chakrapan Na Ayudhya, Kobkool Chakrapan Na Ayudhya, Paiboon Sookpotarom
Unusual Position Of Appendix In A Complicated Group Of Children With Acute Appendicitis Causing Midline With Additional Right Lower Quadrant Incision: A Report Of 2 Cases, Vichack Chakrapan Na Ayudhya, Kobkool Chakrapan Na Ayudhya, Paiboon Sookpotarom
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
We reported two cases of acute appendicitis in a complicated group of pediatric patients in which the appendix also located at extraordinary sites. A child aged 5 years old experienced abdominal tenderness with the greatest point at lower abdomen. Another child aged 13 years old suffered from symptoms of abdominal pain. Due to the very young age and presence of full bladder in the former and the underlying cerebral palsy with spasticity in nature in the latter case, finally the diagnosis of appendicitis was established with a great concern. Open appendectomies through Lanz incision were performed in both cases. Since …
Clinical Features And Treatment Outcomes In Obese Children With Appendicitis, Kanokrat Thaiwatcharamas, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Katawaetee Decharun
Clinical Features And Treatment Outcomes In Obese Children With Appendicitis, Kanokrat Thaiwatcharamas, Paisarn Vejchapipat, Prapapan Rajatapiti, Katawaetee Decharun
Chulalongkorn Medical Journal
Background: Even developing countries are facing problems of childhood obesity. Diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis in obese children can sometimes be challenging. This study compared clinical features and treatment outcomes between non-obese and obese children clinically diagnosed as appendicitis.Methods: Children (0 - 15 years) diagnosed as appendicitis between 2007 and 2013 were reviewed. Children were categorized into non-obese and obese groups using weight for height (> 140.0% of ideal body weight) based on the data of the Ministry of Public Health. Demographic data, clinical data, and treatment outcome were studied. Comparisons between non-obese and obese children were carried out. SPSS …