This book is a comprehensive guide to appendicitis, a common surgical problem. It provides a detailed description of pathophysiology, anatomy, clinical problems, differential diagnosis, management, and operative details in simple language. The book features line diagrams, carefully chosen photographs, and discussions to help readers understand different views and follow accepted procedures. It also covers recent advancements and modern trends, mnemonics, questions and answers, and MCQs. The book also covers the medicolegal aspect of managing appendicitis, providing an exhaustive list of references. The book is designed for undergraduate and postgraduate students, practicing surgeons, and those interested in appendix diseases. ...
Appendicitis is one of the most important and common surgical problems in the field of surgery. The book is primarily written for UG/PG students, surgeons, and surgical trainees. ÔøΩ This book is also a reference book for GP doctors and the doctors of other specialties. ÔøΩ This is a book about appendix and its extensive description with a view to have the pathophysiology, anatomy, clinical problems, differential diagnosis, management, and operative details in a simple language and manner. ÔøΩ The book has simple line diagrams which will be very helpful to the students. ÔøΩ Photographs of the patients, investigative procedures, and operations are chosen carefully. ÔøΩ This book is different as there is no comprehensive book written about appendix that has AÔøΩZ about it. ÔøΩ Controversies, Arguments, and Discussions are there to understand different views and to follow the overall accepted procedures and to know the pros and cons of various ways of dealing with a situation. ÔøΩ Recent advancements and modern trends make the reader aware of what is recent and what is obsolete. ÔøΩ Mnemonics, questions and answers, and MCQs are important for students and also will enhance the knowledge of a surgeon. ÔøΩ Medicolegal aspect of management of appendicitis is important in todayÔøΩs time so that you can avoid unnecessary medicolegal implications. ÔøΩ At the end of each chapter, there is an exhaustive list of references which is important for a reader who wishes to know the authenticity of a statement and more. ÔøΩ It is difficult to accommodate all in one small and handy book which can be taken to wards, bedsides of patients, and clinics for ready reference. That is why we have prepared a handbook including everything about the subject from anatomy to recent advancements. ÔøΩ We hope that this book will be helpful to the undergraduate and postgraduate students as well as to practicing surgeons and those who are interested in acquiring knowledge about appendix and its diseases.