dr. schinko appendix
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The PatientDr. Schinko's
Appendicitis Case Study 18 year old African American male awakened from sleep yesterday morning with RLQ (right lower quadrant) abdominal pain associated
with subsequent nausea and vomiting, anorexia, fever and chills. Normal bowel movements until yesterday. No urinary
symptoms, cough, shortness of breath, or chest pain.
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PMH: (Past Medical History): asthma PSH: (Past Surgical History) tonsillectomy as child Meds: albuterol inhaler prn (when needed) FH: (Family History): Hypertension (HTN), Diabetes (DM), Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) SH: (Social History)Does not smoke or drink alcohol. College student. ROS: (Review of Systems): as above, otherwise negative
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Physical Exam18 yo AAM in acute distress, holding
abdomen. (year old, African American Male)
Temp:100.7
Heart Rate: 97
Blood Pressure:125/67
Respirations: 22
Oxygen Saturation: 98%
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Physical Exam Cont.HEENT: (Head, Ears, Eyes, Neck, Throat) anicteric sclera (without
jaundice), conjunctiva pink
Lungs: clear and equal bilaterally
Heart: RRR - Regular Rate and Rhythm
Abdomen: Firm, slightly distended, RLQ (right lower quadrant)
tenderness with guarding and rebound
Rectal: heme negative, R tenderness (right)
Extremities: no deformity or cyanosis
Neuro: AAO X 3, grossly intact (awake, alert, and oriented to
people, place and time)
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1. What is the differential diagnosis (DDx)? (include at least 5 possible diagnoses with explanations - do not put this in brochure - on a separate page)
A. Most likely - Appendicitis
B. Next likely - explanation
C. Next likely - explanation
D. Next likely - explanation
E. Next likely - explanation
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2. What studies (tests, etc.) do you think will help to differentiate the diagnosis? (include the risks and benefits; do not put on this information on your brochure.
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Basic Anatomy
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Plain abdominal x-ray (KUB) with white arrow pointing to an appendicolith.
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Ultrasound of the RLQ showing inflammation of the appendiceal wall (hollow white arrows showing fluid in the layers of the wall and sluge at the base of the appendix) and with a typical “bulls eye” in the picture on the right (showing fluid in the layers of the wall in cross section) and free fluid in the abdomen.
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CT Of the abdomen with contrast. The appendix is seen dilated with a slightly thickened wall and some inflammation surrounding it.
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3. Outline the pathophysiology of appendicitis. What are the risk factors (age, gender, co-morbidities)? (This requirement can be met by adding to your brochure)
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4. What are the surgical options? Risks? Benefits?(on brochure)
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Open Appendectomy
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
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Pathologic specimen with fibrinous exudates
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Histological Specimen
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Expected Outcome
(on brochure)
5. What would you tell the patient to expect postoperatively? (include both acute and chronic issues)
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Make a Patient Brochure for the Appendectomy patient.
Be sure to include pictures (you are not limited to the following requirements)
Pre and post-op surgical information/directions
Your office/surgical center name/location/phone number/map (directions)
Staff information
Educational information/explanations about the appendix, the pathophysiology (appendicitis- what is it?), and the surgery/technique that will be used.
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