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
Unveiling patterns in pediatric appendectomy: A comparative study on healthcare resource capacity and surgical decisions in Brazil.
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12375
Abstract: BACKGROUND Appendicitis is the most prevalent surgical emergency in children. This study examined hospital infrastructure, surgical techniques, patient demographics, and hospitalization parameters to assess the provision of safe and adequate care within the Brazilian public… read more here.
Keywords: full facility; healthcare; facility; study ... See more keywords
A Comparative Analysis of Scoring Systems and MRI for Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in Pregnant Patients.
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12556
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Acute appendicitis (AA) represents the most prevalent indication for general surgical intervention during pregnancy. Despite the development of scoring systems for AA diagnosis, their validation in pregnant patient remains incomplete. Given the growing utilization… read more here.
Keywords: systems mri; pregnant patients; mri diagnosing; scoring systems ... See more keywords
Beyond Appendectomy: Predictive Factors for Major Resections in Adult Patients With Acute Appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.12588
Abstract: BACKGROUND Certain patients with acute appendicitis require more extensive resections due to an extensive inflammatory process. We aimed to identify predictive factors for major resections (MR) in patients undergoing laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and determine its… read more here.
Keywords: factors major; adult patients; patients acute; predictive factors ... See more keywords
The Importance of Preoperatively Calculated Halp Score in Differentiating Complicated Acute Appendicitis in Patients With Acute Appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.1002/wjs.70160
Abstract: BACKGROUND/AIMS The HALP score, a scoring method that has demonstrated effectiveness in inflammatory clinical conditions and is increasingly used in clinical practice, can be utilized to distinguish between complicated and uncomplicated cases of acute appendicitis.… read more here.
Keywords: halp score; lymphocyte; acute appendicitis; count ... 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
Practice patterns and clinical outcomes in acute appendicitis differ in the elderly patient
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DOI: 10.1007/s00068-024-02620-w
Abstract: Appendicitis is the most frequent global abdominal surgical emergency. An ageing population, who often exhibit atypical symptoms and delayed presentations, challenge conventional diagnostic and treatment paradigms. This study aims to delineate disparities in presentation, management,… read more here.
Keywords: elderly patients; outcomes acute; patterns clinical; acute appendicitis ... See more keywords