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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1];Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Identifying risk factors that predict the likelihood of complications is a crucial step in managing appendicular abscess. Appendicitis is most common risk factor of developing abscess and it is more common among people in the age group of 10 to 30 years old. Appendicitis is one of the medical emergency that need proper attention than any other abdominal causes if symptoms are not conclusive or neglected abscess can develop and can lead to death.

Risk factors

Appendicitis is the major pre-inciting event that results in abscess if left untreated, Common risk factors for adults include:[1][2]

  • Diabetes
  • A family history of appendicitis increases the child's risk, especially in males.
  • Male children with cystic fibrosis are at an even higher risk.

References

  1. Margenthaler JA, Longo WE, Virgo KS, Johnson FE, Oprian CA, Henderson WG, Daley J, Khuri SF (2003). "Risk factors for adverse outcomes after the surgical treatment of appendicitis in adults". Ann. Surg. 238 (1): 59–66. doi:10.1097/01.SLA.0000074961.50020.f8. PMC 1422654. PMID 12832966.
  2. "Appendicitis - The University of Chicago Medicine". Retrieved November 30, 2015.