Appendicitis in the pediatric patient: a literature review

Abstract

The expertise and knowledge of abdominal pain in pediatric patients is key when characterizing acute appendicitis. In our country Ecuador, it is one of the most frequent etiologies in morbidity rates, which depending on circumstances such as time, areas of difficult access, lack of health personnel, among others, there may be complications and fatal outcomes. The objective of presenting this review was to socialize the behavior of the pathology to medical students, physicians and health personnel in general, who are in direct care of patients with abdominal pain. The highlights of this disease have been clearly and precisely written, from its origin to its treatment in pediatric patients. The purpose of presenting this review is to provide the key characteristics of acute appendicitis for effective diagnosis and treatment.