Wigan full-back Field sidelined with appendicitis

Wigan Warriors full-back Jai Field faces four to six weeks on the sidelines after being diagnosed with appendicitis. The Super League club said, external the Australian was admitted to hospital on Monday before receiving the diagnosis. The 28-year-old had …

Ultrasound isn't cutting it for diagnosing pediatric appendicitis, new data show

Though many clinicians consider ultrasound the go-to imaging modality in instances of suspected pediatric appendicitis, new data suggest that it is nondiagnostic for a significant amount of these cases.  Ultrasound and CT are considered the standard of …

High Court: No negligence on part of GP in child appendicitis case

The High Court has refused to find that an out of hours GP service was negligent in failing to diagnose appendicitis in an 11-year-old child. Delivering judgment for the High Court, Ms Justice Leonie Reynolds was satisfied that Dr Rachel Finnegan acted …

14 Mimics of Appendicitis

Understanding Appendicitis: Causes, Symptoms, Treatment, and Prevention

A patient's appendix had enlarged to 12 mm, necessitating surgery. They are currently recovering after the operation. This condition is called Appendicitis. Timely identification and treatment are crucial, as delays can make it dangerous. According to …

Circulating Fibrocytes Promising as Diagnostic Marker for Acute Appendicitis: Study Shows

Ireland: Circulating fibrocytes may offer a promising new biomarker for diagnosing acute appendicitis, with diagnostic performance comparable to routinely used blood tests, a prospective study conducted at University Hospital Limerick, Ireland, has …

Antibiotics can treat appendicitis for many patients, no surgery needed

More than half of people who receive antibiotics to treat appendicitis do not see their disease come back 10 years after the initial illness, a new study shows. The data come from one of the first clinical trials of the approach and bolster newly updated …

Pori Moni's testimony in rape attempt case deferred as court told she has appendicitis

A Dhaka court today (10 February) deferred recording the testimony of actor Shamsunnahar Smrity, popularly known as Pori Moni, in a case involving allegations of assault, threats, and sexual harassment after she failed to appear due to appendicitis-related …

Wigan Warriors fullback options analysed ahead of Toulouse Olympique trip following Jai Field blow

Wigan Warriors will be without star fullback Jai Field for four to six weeks after being diagnosed with appendicitis, which the Australian speedster has had operated on. The 28-year-old’s absence comes as a big blow to the Warriors and himself, having made …

Wigan Warriors dealt Jai Field injury blow with estimated recovery timeframe given

Wigan Warriors will be without star man Jai Field for around four to six weeks after being diagnosed with appendicitis and undergoing surgery on the issue. The 28-year-old was diagnosed with appendicitis on Monday, with Field having undergone surgery on …