Research Journal of Medical Sciences
A Comparative Study Between Obstructive and Non‐Obstructive Appendicitisusing Clinical and Operative Findings
Appendicitis is the leading cause of severe abdominal pain and is more prevalent in males, with a lifetime risk of 8.6%, compared to 6.7% in females. The primary cause of appendicitis is believed to be block age of the append ixlumen, which leads to increased mucous secretion and bacterial growth. This sequence of events increases pressure within the appendix, eventually causing tissue death and possibly leading to rupture. To compare the clinical presentation, demo...