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  1. Singh KJ
    Med J Malaysia, 1980 Mar;34(3):314-6.
    PMID: 7412672
    The total and differential leucocyte counts were estimated in 100 consecutive cases operated for acute appendicitis. Leucocytosis was seen in 52% of cases. 480/0 of patients had a leucocyte count below 10000 per c. mm. A study of the differential count was also made to see if this parameter could be used as a specific diagnostic aid. Though the neutrophil count was high in 74% of the cases, the comparative count among the below 10000 per c.mm. group was not significant. It is concluded that the total and differential counts are of limited value in the assessment of these patients. It is suggested that such estimation be used as a supportive aid only. In those doubtful cases with normal or low counts, frequent clinical reviews should be done and reliance placed on clinical assessment rather than laboratory information.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  2. Khoo JJ, Ismail MS, Tiu CC
    Singapore Med J, 2004 Sep;45(9):435-6.
    PMID: 15334288
    While endometriosis is fairly common, endometriosis of the appendix is a very rare occurrence. Correct pre-operative diagnosis is uncommon and definitive diagnosis is established by histology of the appendix. We present a case of endometriosis of the appendix that manifested as acute appendicitis in a 40-year-old woman.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  3. Goon HK
    Med J Malaysia, 1986 Sep;41(3):236-8.
    PMID: 3670141
    A case of acute appendicitis occurring in a 10- month-old infant is reported. The difficulties of an early preoperative diagnosis are highlighted. Perforation has usually occurred on presentation. However, prognosis may not necessarily be poor if active measures are instituted soon after perforation. The importance of active and aggressive preoperative resuscitation with fluids and electrolyte and intravenous antibiotics is stressed.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  4. Islah MAR, Hafizan T
    Med J Malaysia, 2008 Mar;63(1):63-4.
    PMID: 18935738
    Enteric duplication is an uncommon malformation of the gastrointestinal tract which is either asymptomatic or presents with vague symptoms mimicking other more common pathology. It is most commonly diagnosed when complications such as bleeding, intestinal obstruction or perforation occurs. This is a case report of a patient with this condition presenting with right iliac fossa pain and localised peritonitis mimicking acute appendicitis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  5. Ramesh G, Ho PW, Ng KL, Jegan T
    Med J Malaysia, 2002 Mar;57(1):123-4.
    PMID: 14569731
    A young boy presented with history of abdominal trauma. History and initial clinical findings suggested a soft tissue injury. Due to increasing abdominal pain and fever, we proceeded with an exploratory laparotomy with a diagnosis of intra-abdominal injury, at which we found a perforated appendix. Appendicitis following blunt abdominal trauma needs high index of suspicion.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  6. Chua MW, Fazidah Y, Khalijah MY, Sofiah ZA, Hashami B, Lim KG
    Med J Malaysia, 1993 Mar;48(1):28-32.
    PMID: 8341169
    In a retrospective study, 455 people were found to have been admitted to the Surgical Unit of the Taiping District Hospital, suspected of acute appendicitis in the study period from 1 July to 31 December 1990. However, only 147 (32.3%) were clinically confirmed to have appendicitis and underwent appendicectomy. Out of these, 120 (81.6%) cases were subjected to detailed analysis. The study showed that the commonest age group affected was the 10 to 20 year old. Males were slightly more often affected but there seemed to be an equal distribution among the major races. The diagnostic accuracy, that is the operated cases that were actually acute appendicitis, was 92.5%. The perforation rate was 31.5%. Fifty-five percent of patients developed some post-operative complications, of which the commonest was fever.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
  7. Tham KC, Kok CL, Hein T
    Med J Malaysia, 1992 Jun;47(2):154.
    PMID: 1494337
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
  8. Lee CM, Teoh MK
    J R Coll Surg Edinb, 1990 Apr;35(2):83-7.
    PMID: 2355382
    Perforated appendicitis, with its increased complication rate, today still poses a formidable problem in the Kuala Lumpur General Hospital. Out of 1694 emergency operations performed by our unit in 1987, there were 927 appendicectomies. A retrospective study of these cases showed 126 cases of perforated appendicitis, which were then subjected to detailed analysis. We have a diagnostic accuracy of 81% and perforation rate of 18%. In addition, it is interesting to note the racial differences in the relationship of diagnostic accuracy to perforation rate. Perforation is associated with an increased wound infection rate. Transperitoneal drainage in perforated appendicitis did not lead to a lower incidence of wound infection or improve postoperative performance. Distinguishing between perforated and non-perforated appendicitis may be difficult. Perforation could occur while awaiting operation. We recommend the early administration of systemic antibiotics should appendicectomy be delayed and the cautious use of drains in cases of perforated appendicitis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis*
  9. Sivanesaratnam V, Singh A, Rachagan SP, Raman S
    Med J Aust, 1986 Apr 14;144(8):411, 413-4.
    PMID: 3959969
    During the 10-year period 1974-1983, 68 patients with intraperitoneal haemorrhage as a result of the rupture of a corpus luteum were managed at the University Hospital, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Most of the patients were aged between 18 and 35 years. In 63% of the patients the rupture occurred between the 14th and the 35th day of the menstrual cycle, and 10 patients had intraperitoneal bleeding severe enough (450-1500 mL) to require blood transfusion. The condition is often confused with other surgical emergencies such as appendicitis and ectopic pregnancy. An increased awareness of the problem in women of reproductive age and the use of laparoscopy, when indicated, will allow a more conservative approach to be adopted for those patients with minimal bleeding. The performance of an appendicectomy in the presence of blood in the peritoneal cavity did not appear to increase morbidity in those patients with a preoperative diagnosis of "appendicitis".
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
  10. Kong CH, Ali SA, Singam P, Hong GE, Cheok LB, Zainuddin ZM
    Int J Infect Dis, 2010 Sep;14 Suppl 3:e250-2.
    PMID: 20117032 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2009.10.006
    Spontaneous bladder perforation secondary to tuberculosis (TB) is very rare. Only three cases have been reported so far in the literature. Due to its rarity, the diagnosis of spontaneous bladder perforation is often missed. Confirmation of TB via culture takes a long time and starting empirical treatment for TB is necessary. We relate our experience with a young woman who presented with clinical features of a perforated appendix and was only diagnosed with bladder perforation during laparotomy. She also had distal right ureteral stricture and left infundibular stenosis. The provisional diagnosis of TB was attained via typical histopathological features and a positive Mantoux test. She was started empirically on anti-TB treatment and recovered without any complications. Urine culture after 6 weeks confirmed the diagnosis of TB.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
  11. Sivanesaratnam V
    PMID: 10789262
    An acute abdomen in pregnancy can be caused by pregnancy itself, be predisposed to by pregnancy or be the result of a purely incidental cause. These various conditions are discussed. The obstetrician often has a difficult task in diagnosing and managing the acute abdomen in pregnancy. The clinical evaluation is generally confounded by the various anatomical and physiological changes occurring in pregnancy itself. Clinical examination is further hampered by the gravid uterus. The general reluctance to use conventional X-rays because of the pregnancy should be set aside when faced with the seriously ill mother. A reluctance to operate during pregnancy adds unnecessary delay, which increases morbidity for both mother and fetus. Such mistakes should be avoided as prompt diagnosis and appropriate therapy are crucial. A general approach to acute abdominal conditions in pregnancy is to manage these problems regardless of the pregnancy.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
  12. Lee HY, Jayalakshmi P, Noori SH
    Med J Malaysia, 1993 Mar;48(1):17-27.
    PMID: 8341168
    A 1 year review of 529 cases of acute appendicitis, treated at the University Hospital in 1990, was performed. Perforation rate was 23.7% and delay in diagnosis was found to be significant. Patients above 50 years of age were particularly at risk. Diagnostic error was 19.3% and it was a problem not only in young women but also in children. Temperature and rectal examinations were not found to be helpful in the diagnosis in contrast to leukocytosis. Waiting time for operation was long (median 7 hours), be it for a perforated or a nonperforated appendicitis.
    Matched MeSH terms: Appendicitis/diagnosis
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