Acute Appendicitis
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With the use of images of increasing sensitivity, the number of patients diagnosed with appendicitis has increased and a significant proportion of them could not progress to clinically relevant appendicitis or resolve spontaneously and avoid appendectomy. There are clinical prediction rules which combined with computed tomography or ultrasound may have a significantly higher sensitivity and specificity both to rule out as to confirm the diagnosis. Antibiotics should be considered a valid treatment option and its use discussed with patients
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