R. Scott Strahlman, MD
Although appendicitis is a surgical emergency, the pediatric primary care physician is crucial in the initial evaluation, diagnosis, and management and is often the first person to suspect appendicitis. A physician's high index of suspicion can be the driving force that leads to an appropriate, timely appendectomy. Prompt diagnosis and preoperative management help reduce the high morbidity associated with a perforated appendix.
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