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CCRN Critical Care Nursing

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Which of the following is one of the rare complications that occur to a patient with Appendicitis these days?
  1. Headache
  2. Pylephlebitis
  3. Abdominal pain
  4. Edema
Explanation
Answer: B - One of the uncommon complications that could occur to a patient with Appendicitis is Pylephlebitis. Pylephlebitis refers to thrombosis and infection within the portal venous system. It can occur following any intraabdominal infection. This complication has become exceedingly rare in the modern era of antibiotics, but should be considered in patients with fever and abnormal liver function tests.
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