Nonoperative vs Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2022.2937
Abstract: Importance Appendectomy remains the standard of care for uncomplicated acute appendicitis despite several randomized clinical trials pointing to the safety and efficacy of nonoperative management of this disease. A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials may… read more here.
Keywords: acute appendicitis; management; appendicitis; uncomplicated acute ... See more keywords
A retrospective evaluation of the Modified Alvarado Score for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in HIV-infected patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-017-0804-8
Abstract: BackgroundThe aim of this study was to evaluate and compare the diagnostic value of a Modified Alvarado Score (MAS) ≥7 for acute appendicitis in both Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)-negative (HIVneg) and positive (HIVpos) patientcohorts.MethodsThis retrospective study… read more here.
Keywords: acute appendicitis; hiv; modified alvarado; appendicitis ... See more keywords
The Alvarado Score is accurate in pregnancy: a retrospective case–control study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-017-0855-x
Abstract: BackgroundAcute appendicitis is the most frequent abdominal condition that requires non-obstetric surgical intervention during pregnancy. This study aims to scan pregnant patients operated on for acute appendicitis to evaluate the efficiency of using the Alvarado… read more here.
Keywords: pregnancy; acute appendicitis; control; study ... See more keywords
Uselessness of microbiological samples in acute appendicitis with frank pus: to collect or not to collect?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-018-1031-7
Abstract: IntroductionCurrent use of antimicrobial therapy is prophylactic, empirical and broad spectrum. But, the age-old practice of obtaining cultures still remain. The aim of this study was to evaluate bacterial etiology and adequacy of antibiotic prophylaxis… read more here.
Keywords: acute appendicitis; uselessness microbiological; samples acute; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Clinical-pathological features and treatment of acute appendicitis in the very elderly: an interim analysis of the FRAILESEL Italian multicentre prospective study
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-021-01645-9
Abstract: Emergency abdominal surgery in the elderly represents a global issue. Diagnosis of AA in old patients is often more difficult. Appendectomy remains the gold standard of treatment and, even though it is performed almost exclusively… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; acute appendicitis; treatment; multicentre prospective ... See more keywords
Frailty in elderly patients with acute appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-022-01878-2
Abstract: Acute appendicitis in the elderly is becoming increasingly recognized for its often severe course. For various elective and urgent operations in older patients, frailty is a risk factor for poor outcomes. However, there is a… read more here.
Keywords: patients acute; elderly patients; frailty; frailty elderly ... See more keywords
Accuracy and reliability of tablet computer as an imaging console for detection of radiological signs of acute appendicitis using PACS workstation as reference standard
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DOI: 10.1007/s00261-017-1284-3
Abstract: AbstractPurposeTo ascertain the accuracy and reliability of tablet as an imaging console for detection of radiological signs of acute appendicitis [on focused appendiceal computed tomography (FACT)] using Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) workstation as… read more here.
Keywords: acute appendicitis; radiological signs; pacs workstation; signs acute ... See more keywords
The role of a pediatric tertiary care center in avoiding collateral damage for children with acute appendicitis during the COVID-19 outbreak
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DOI: 10.1007/s00383-020-04759-0
Abstract: To evaluate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic-related lockdown on management and outcomes of children with acute appendicitis. A retrospective cohort study was conducted, including children treated for acute appendicitis (January 20th–May 11th, 2020). The… read more here.
Keywords: damage children; acute appendicitis; covid; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Bad bacteria in acute appendicitis: rare but relevant
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-017-2862-0
Abstract: PurposeBacterial infections are a factor for morbidity in patients with acute appendicitis (AA). The spreading of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria is a significant problem in surgery, and the most relevant MDR pathogens are summarized as Enterobacteriaceae,… read more here.
Keywords: bad bacteria; mdr bacteria; acute appendicitis; bacteria acute ... See more keywords
Comparison of conservative versus surgical therapy for acute appendicitis with abscess in five German hospitals
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DOI: 10.1007/s00384-019-03238-w
Abstract: IntroductionThe aim of this study was to evaluate the effectiveness of initially conservative therapy compared to immediate appendectomy for acute appendicitis with abscess in terms of medical and economic outcomes.MethodsOf all the patients treated for… read more here.
Keywords: therapy; group; appendicitis abscess; acute appendicitis ... See more keywords
Acute appendicitis in children: can surgery be postponed? Short-term results in a cohort of 225 children
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-017-1607-4
Abstract: PurposeTo our knowledge, there is no German study, which has examined the relationship between a postponement of surgery (from emergency service to standard working time) and the corresponding risk of postoperative complications in children and… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; acute appendicitis; appendicitis children; time ... See more keywords