Appendicitis causing acute intestinal obstruction with strangulation.
1973
S M Bose, and
B L Talwar
UI
MeSH Term
Description
Entries
D007082
Ileum
The distal and narrowest portion of the SMALL INTESTINE, between the JEJUNUM and the ILEOCECAL VALVE of the LARGE INTESTINE.
D007415
Intestinal Obstruction
Any impairment, arrest, or reversal of the normal flow of INTESTINAL CONTENTS toward the ANAL CANAL.
Intestinal Obstructions,Obstruction, Intestinal
D008297
Male
Males
D008875
Middle Aged
An adult aged 45 - 64 years.
Middle Age
D005734
Gangrene
Death and putrefaction of tissue usually due to a loss of blood supply.
Gangrenes
D006801
Humans
Members of the species Homo sapiens.
Homo sapiens,Man (Taxonomy),Human,Man, Modern,Modern Man
D000208
Acute Disease
Disease having a short and relatively severe course.
Acute Diseases,Disease, Acute,Diseases, Acute
D000328
Adult
A person having attained full growth or maturity. Adults are of 19 through 44 years of age. For a person between 19 and 24 years of age, YOUNG ADULT is available.
Adults
D001062
Appendectomy
Surgical removal of the vermiform appendix. (Dorland, 28th ed)
Appendectomies
D001064
Appendicitis
Acute inflammation of the APPENDIX. Acute appendicitis is classified as simple, gangrenous, or perforated.