Catalog
Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis
Link to WHO Definition
Acute appendicitis without localised or generalised peritonitis – http://id.who.int/icd/entity/752235
This condition is characterised by acute inflammation of the veriform appendix in that there is no mention about the extent of the peritonitis. Acute appendicitis without peritonitis is included here. Acute appendicitis with no perforation or abscess, and simply phlegmonous or suppurative appendicitis, these can usually be treated conservatively, are also included here.