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Appendicitis

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small structure at the end of the large intestine located near the right hipbone. It occurs when the appendix becomes blocked due to a buildup of bacteria, resulting in the tissue becoming swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus. Appendicitis is a potentially serious…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 4 peer-reviewed articles cited Cited 11× across the literature 🔖 ISSN 2471-7061 🗓 Reviewed June 2026

Overview

Appendicitis is an inflammation of the appendix, a small structure at the end of the large intestine located near the right hipbone. It occurs when the appendix becomes blocked due to a buildup of bacteria, resulting in the tissue becoming swollen, inflamed, and filled with pus. Appendicitis is a potentially serious medical condition and requires prompt treatment. Left untreated, the appendix can burst, leading to severe infection and, in rare cases, even death. Symptoms of appendicitis include abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, and loss of appetite. Diagnosis typically involves a physical examination and tests such as imaging, lab tests, and a CT scan. Treatment typically involves the surgical removal of the appendix. Appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain and, if treated in a timely manner, the prognosis is generally good.

Research published in this journal

4 peer-reviewed articles, ranked by relevance. Each links to its DOI.

How this research is being cited

The 4 articles above have been cited 11 times in the scholarly literature. Citation data via OpenAlex and Crossref, updated Jun 2026.

A sample of recent works citing this journal's research on Appendicitis, linking to each citing work.

Editorial oversight

Curated from peer-reviewed research published in Colon And Rectal Cancer (ISSN 2471-7061).

Journal editorial board
Frank A. Frizelle · New Zealand Gennaro Galizia · Italy Tamotsu Tsukahara · Japan

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