16/06/2026
🤰 Severe right-sided abdominal pain during pregnancy Could it be appendicitis?
In this insightful discussion, Dr. Noushad Banu speaks with Dr. Ahila Muthu Selvi, MS, DGO (Professor of General Surgery) about diagnosing and managing acute appendicitis during pregnancy.
A patient at 20 weeks pregnancy presents with severe right iliac fossa pain. If scans rule out ovarian cysts, could appendicitis be the cause?
👩⚕️ Key points discussed:
✅ Right sided abdominal pain in pregnancy can indicate acute appendicitis
✅ Diagnosis can be made using Ultrasound or MRI
✅ CT scans are generally avoided during pregnancy
✅ If appendicitis is confirmed, surgery can be performed safely
✅ Laparoscopic appendectomy is usually preferred
✅ If required, open appendectomy can also be done
✅ Emergency surgery for appendicitis is considered safe in any trimester when medically necessary
Early diagnosis and timely treatment can help protect both mother and baby.
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