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Appendicitis (or epityphlitis) is a condition characterized by inflammation of the appendix[1]. While mild cases may resolve without treatment, most require removal of the inflamed appendix, either by laparotomy or laparoscopy. Untreated, mortality is high, mainly due to peritonitis and shock.[2] Reginald Fitz first described acute appendicitis in 1886 [3], and it's been recognized as one of the most common causes of acute abdomen pain worldwide.