Pathophysiology

PREDISPOSING FACTORS ETIOLOGY PRECIPITATING FACTORS

unknown

Occlusion of appendix by
fecalith.

Decreased flow or drainage of

mucosal secretions.

Increased ILP in the appendix.

Vaso congestion

Decreased blood supply in the

appendix.

Decreased oxygen supply in appendix.

Appendix starts to be necrotic; bacteria

invade the appendix.

Disruption of cell membrane of

appendix.

Start of Inflammatory process