Acute appendicitis

Author: (Sweden) Ake Andren-Sandberg
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: The treatment of appendicitis reflects the development of the surgical profession over nearly 200 years. The first monograph on this subject was co-authored and published by Kelly and Hudson in 1905. A century later, the book to be published here provides a comprehensive introduction to the developments in this field from historical and clinical perspectives. Over the decades, research on appendicitis has interested many surgeons, and the related literature is astonishingly vast. This work presents a valuable and thorough review and discussion of many aspects of appendicitis. Appendicitis is usually diagnosed directly through clinical examination, but in some cases, additional auxiliary examinations are required. However, sometimes it remains as a mystery, requiring careful observation or even laparotomy for a definitive diagnosis. This book introduces what we have learned over the more than 150-year history of appendectomy. It is not exhaustive but focuses on the various clinically relevant issues currently. The history of appendicitis continues, and this books the long journey we have experienced so far.