This new engaging book explains the current concerns of this disease. Appendicitis is the swelling of the appendix and is a surgically urgent situation which needs to be dealt with as soon as possible. This book is a compilation of researches written by experts who deal with patients with abdominal ache, many of whom have appendicitis. All medical doctors are preoccupied with this condition because of its ordinariness and the fact that it is easily missed. Most surgeons have views on the literature about this disorder and embrace a range of opinions on management options. Many aspects of the disease, and its appearance and treatment remain controversial. This book does not respond to those controversies, but deals with other important aspects. The views of surgeons dealing with this disorder have been presented along with case studies of patients suffering from appendicitis.