Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery in adults and children. Although tenderness at the McBurney point is the most specific symptom, diagnosing appendicitis clinically is challenging. Diagnosis should include the use of laboratory...
Cholelithiasis, characterized by the presence of gallstones, is a common condition in the United States, with 80% of affected individuals having no symptoms. Symptomatic gallstone disease encompasses symptomatic cholelithiasis, biliary dyskinesia, acute cholecystitis,...
Diverticular disease is a common finding in Western countries, with a prevalence of up to 70% among individuals at 60 years of age. The term diverticular disease includes the historically recognized conditions of diverticulosis, uncomplicated diverticulitis, complicated...
Small bowel obstruction and ileus are common surgical concerns that family physicians may encounter in a consultative role with surgical specialties. The most common cause of small bowel obstruction in adults and children is adhesions, followed by internal and external...
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