HOMEPRODUCTSCOMPANYCONTACTFAQResearchDictionaryPharmaSign Up FREE or Login

Appendicitis

Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.
Also Known As:
Perforated Appendicitis; Ruptured Appendicitis; Appendicitis, Perforated; Appendicitis, Ruptured
Networked: 6618 relevant articles (379 outcomes, 1165 trials/studies)

Relationship Network

Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Appendicitis
2. Abscess
3. Pain (Aches)
4. Peritonitis
5. Abdominal Pain (Pain, Abdominal)

Experts

1. St Peter, Shawn D: 50 articles (12/2022 - 05/2006)
2. Rangel, Shawn J: 24 articles (10/2022 - 10/2003)
3. Ostlie, Daniel J: 23 articles (10/2021 - 05/2006)
4. Lee, Steven L: 23 articles (01/2019 - 04/2003)
5. Salminen, Paulina: 22 articles (04/2022 - 01/2013)
6. Di Saverio, Salomone: 22 articles (01/2021 - 02/2011)
7. Ansaloni, Luca: 20 articles (10/2021 - 05/2010)
8. Holcomb, George W: 20 articles (10/2018 - 05/2006)
9. Flum, David R: 18 articles (07/2022 - 07/2002)
10. Catena, Fausto: 18 articles (10/2021 - 05/2010)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Appendicitis:
1. Anti-Bacterial Agents (Antibiotics)IBA
2. Metronidazole (Metric)FDA LinkGeneric
3. C-Reactive ProteinIBA
4. BilirubinIBA
5. Biomarkers (Surrogate Marker)IBA
6. Cefoxitin (Cefoxitin Sodium)FDA LinkGeneric
7. Gentamicins (Gentamicin)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Morphine (MS Contin)FDA LinkGeneric
9. Clindamycin (Cleocin)FDA LinkGeneric
10. Interleukin-6 (Interleukin 6)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Appendectomy
2. Therapeutics
3. Conservative Treatment
4. Length of Stay
5. Laparotomy