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Appendicitis – Importance of family history in diagnosis
The Internet Journal of Emergency Medicine, 06/19/09
Salati SA et al. - There is strong relation of family history with appendicitis in younger age groups and this history can be used as a strong tool for diagnostic tool and thereby prevent morbidities particularly when imaging facilities are not available.
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