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Appendicitis is one of the most common acute abdominal conditions in all age groups, including elderly. The signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis can be more subtle in elderly; hence, high index of suspicion is required to make the diagnosis. Morbidity and mortality of appendicitis are higher in elderly patients, especially ones with complicated appendicitis. To date, appendectomy is still a standard treatment of acute appendicitis, and it should be done in a timely fashion to prevent perforation and other morbidities.
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Prichayudh, S., Pak-art, R. (2023). Appendicitis in Elderly. In: Petrone, P., Brathwaite, C.E. (eds) Acute Care Surgery in Geriatric Patients. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-30651-8_43
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