Translations:Appendicitis (peds)/2/en

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Drawing of colon with variability of appendix locations as seen from anterior view.
  • Most common between 9-12yr
  • Perforation rate 90% in children <4yr
  • NPV of 98% achieved if:
    • Lack of nausea (or emesis or anorexia)
    • Lack of maximal TTP in the RLQ
    • Lack of neutrophil count > 6750