ABSTRACT
Indications Appendectomy is indicated in patients for acute appendicitis. The patient s history
and physical examination remain the most important aspects of diagnosing acute appendicitis. However, the common signs and symptoms such as fever, anorexia, and right lower quadrant pain are often absent; up to 33% of patients have an atypical presentation. Diagnostic accuracy varies by sex and age. The diagnosis of acute ap pendicitis may be difficult in women of childbearing age because symptoms of acute gynecologic conditions may manifest similarly. In selected clinical settings, a CT scan can improve the diagnostic accuracy up to 95%.
