Surgery 101 is an online learning resource developed by students, residents and faculty at the University of Alberta. It offers free open-access podcasts and resources for medical students to learn all things surgical. While the focus may be on Surgery, a number of these podcasts review important presentations in Pediatrics that learners should be familiar with.
In this episode, Dr. Parveen Boora, a General Surgeon, addresses the topic of appendicitis. While this topic isn't exclusively about Pediatrics, this is a presentation that every Pediatrician should be aware of. Topics covered include:
- The pathophysiology of the condition
- How acute appendicitis presents
- How to diagnose the disease
- Treatment options
- Post-op care
Access the podcast here at Surgery 101: Appendicitis.
For a more general approach to acute abdomnal pain in children, see our PedsCases podcast on Acute Abdominal Pain.