Background: Complicated acute appendicitis is acute inflammation in the appendix complicated by perforation, gangrenous appendicitis, periappendicular mass or abscess.Perforation is the most concerning complication of acute appendicitis and may lead to abscesses, peritonitis, bowel obstruction, fertility issues, and sepsis.Appendicular perforation is associated with increased morbidity and mortali...
Background: Complicated acute appendicitis is acute inflammation in the appendix complicated by perforation, gangrenous appendicitis, periappendicular mass or abscess.Perforation is the most concerning complication of acute appendicitis and may lead to abscesses, peritonitis, bowel obstruction, fertility issues, and sepsis.Appendicular perforation is associated with increased morbidity and mortali...