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Acute Appendicitis in Pregnancy-Current Management-Review Article

H. R. Kumar, M. Soma

Asian Journal of Medicine and Health · pp. 69–75 · Published 24 Jul 2023

10.9734/ajmah/2023/v21i10879

Abstract

The management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy is considered controversial, as there is no consensus in terms of diagnosis, investigation, and treatment. Blood investigations like full blood count are of limited value due to the physiological changes that occur in pregnancy. The use of abdominal ultrasound has always been mandatory but magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is slowly becoming an alternative in the investigation of this condition. Open appendectomy has always been the treatment of choice, but laparoscopic appendectomy is becoming an emerging trend in the management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy. We conducted this narrative review article to evaluate the diagnosis and management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy.

Appendicitis in pregnancy laparoscopic appendectomy open appendectomy acute appendicitis.

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