Journal of General Practice

Xavier Rodríguez Alsina

Publications

• Review Article
  Appendiceal Diverticulosis in Acute Appendicitis: Our Experience and Literature Review
  Author(s): Jaume Tur Martínez, Joaquin Rivero Deniz, Itziar Larrañaga Blanc, Esteban García Olivares, Xavier Rodríguez Alsina and Enrique Veloso VelosoJaume Tur Martínez, Joaquin Rivero Deniz, Itziar Larrañaga Blanc, Esteban García Olivares, Xavier Rodríguez Alsina and Enrique Veloso Veloso
  
  Background: The appendiceal diverticulum is an uncommon pathology. Its most common clinical presentation is the appendiceal diverticulitis and the symptoms are similar to acute appendicitis. Also, it can be considered as part of differential diagnosis for chronic abdominal pain. Aim: Analyze the prevalence in our hospital of appendiceal diverticulosis in acute appendicitis and literature review. Methods: Retrospective description study (January 2004 to December 2013) looking for presence of appendix diverticula in 1526 patients after appendectomy due to suspicion of acute appendicitis. Review of literature for term results: “appendiceal”, “appendicular”, “diverticulitis”, “diverticulosis”. Results: Total sample: 2058 patients operated of appendectomy;.. Read More»
  DOI: 10.4172/2329-9126.1000279

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