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Perforated appendicitis has poorer clinical outcomes compared to non‐perforated appendicitis. However, accurate outcome comparisons in research and clinical audits are challenged by its wide spectrum of manifestation. Previous attempts at… Click to show full abstract
Perforated appendicitis has poorer clinical outcomes compared to non‐perforated appendicitis. However, accurate outcome comparisons in research and clinical audits are challenged by its wide spectrum of manifestation. Previous attempts at the classification of severity have been complex and difficult to reproduce. In our study, we used another institution's (Jones et al., TX, USA) previously described simple classification system of peritoneal contamination and examined its usefulness in predicting outcomes.
Journal Title: Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health
Year Published: 2019
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