Pa Tho Physiology Of Acute Appendicitis

Pathophysiology of Acute Appendicitis Obstruction of appendix

Intraluminal pressure increases

Abdominal discomfort

Venous drainage

Thrombosis and edema of appendix

Bacterial invasion of the bowel wall hyperemia Fever

Inflammation of vermiform appendix Exudates formation

Gangrene

Acute abdominal pain that comes in wave Periumbilical pain (RLQ) @ Mcburneys point

Vomiting & loss of appetite

Muscle guarding Sudden sharp pain in RLQ Bowel sound diminished & abdomen distended

Pain subsides

Perforation

Bacterial invasion of peritoneal cavity

Lying still &drawing the legs up to relieve pain

Walling off of omentum

Peritonitis

Sepsis Death

Old books usually refer vermiform appendix as the body organ with no use. The common person makes a joke out of it as the organ that usually gives or share money to the doctor. But today we are already being educated that the appendix have also a role in maintaining the homeostasis of the body as it