Stump appendicitis is a rare complication that occurs when the residual appendix becomes inflamed after an appendectomy. It is estimated to occur in between 0.002% and 0.15% of cases, although it may ...

Computed tomography (CT) has become the predominant test for diagnosing acute appendicitis in adults. In children and young adults, exposure to CT radiation is of particular concern. We evaluated the ...

Chronic appendicitis is a long-lasting inflammation of the appendix. It can become extremely painful and, in some cases, life threatening. The main symptom is abdominal pain. Treatment for chronic ...