Omar Abdulqader Ajaj*

Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery, University of Anbar, College of Medicine, Anbar, Iraq

*Corresponding Author: Omar Abdulqader Ajaj, Associate Professor of Pediatric Surgery, University of Anbar, College of Medicine, Anbar, Iraq.

Received: March 24, 2022; Published: April 18, 2022

Abstract

Introduction

Repeated abdominal pain in children is a popular symptom. Appendiceal colic in children is characterized by repeated abdominal pain in the right lower abdomen or peri-umbilical region, and tenderness on palpation over the right lower abdominal quadrant [1].

Keywords: Repeated Abdominal Pain; Appendiceal Colic

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Citation: Omar Abdulqader Ajaj. “What is Behind Appendiceal Colic in Children that we Need to Know?". Acta Scientific Clinical Case Reports 3.5 (2022): 47-48.

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