appendicitis/umbilicus

BACKGROUND Confirmation of appendicitis in children often requires CT. A focused CT scan that is limited to the lower abdomen/pelvis might help to reduce radiation exposure. OBJECTIVE To determine the position of the appendix relative to the umbilicus and derive a height-adjusted threshold for a

In our department we perform the appendectomy through a single periumbilical incision. A double channel laparoscope aids to locate and exteriorize the appendix. OBJECTIVE We studied this practice to determine if this technique makes it possible to make use of the advantages of laparoscopic surgery