Magnetic Resonance Imaging gives physicians a safe and accurate tool for the diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnant patients without the increased risks of radiation to the patient and fetus, according ...

The appendix is a vestigial organ left behind by human evolution. While the appendix has no specific function in the human digestive system, it is situated along the bottom right side of the large ...

John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...

The appendicitis jumping up test, also known as the J-up test, is a clinical test that may help with the diagnosis of appendicitis in children. It involves asking a child to jump up, while trying to ...

The GI tract is a complex group of organs, each of which helps your body digest and absorb food. Your upper GI tract includes your esophagus, stomach, and the first section of your small intestine, ...