Translations:Appendicitis (peds)/2/en

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