Our Speaker, Mr Oluwaseun Akeem OYEKAN graduated Valedictorian from Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH) in 2017. He is currently a Clinical fellow at Frimley Park Hospital, UK and a member of the Royal College of Surgeons, England.

Summary

This teaching session will explore how medical professionals can effectively diagnose and treat acute appendicitis. Mr Oluwaseun Akeem OYEKAN will offer his expertise on the latest techniques in diagnosing and treating acute appendicitis, as well as discuss strategies for giving comprehensive patient care. Medical professionals will benefit from this session by increasing their confidence in recognising and treating acute appendicitis.

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Learning objectives

1. Participants will be able to succinctly explain the causes, clinical presentation and management of acute appendicitis. 2. Participants will understand the various imaging modalities and investigative techniques used to diagnose acute appendicitis. 3. Participants will be able to differentiate the cause of abdominal pain in a patient and recognize the indications for an appendectomy. 4. Participants will be able to discuss the common postoperative complications associated with an appendectomy, and diagnose and manage them accordingly. 5. Participants will be familiarized with the outcomes of surgical intervention for acute appendicitis and adept to properly deliver sound medical advice and information to patients with acute appendicitis.

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