II. Causes: Age over 55 years old
- Biliary Colic or Cholecystitis (12-20%)
-
Appendicitis (4-15%)
- Increased Appendiceal gangrene risk
- Increased Appendiceal rupture risk
- Intestinal Obstruction (12%)
- Perforated viscus (7%)
- Diverticulitis (6%)
- Incarcerated Hernia (4%)
- Renal Colic or Nephrolithiasis (4%)
- Cancer (4%)
III. Causes: Age under 55 years old
- Cholecystitis (5%)
- Diverticulitis (<1%)
- Appendicitis (9%)
- Intestinal Obstruction (<1%)
- Cancer (<1%)