Time to Appendectomy and Risk of Complicated Appendicitis and Adverse Outcomes in Children
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DOI: 10.1001/jamapediatrics.2017.0885
Abstract: Importance Management of appendicitis as an urgent rather than emergency procedure has become an increasingly common practice in children. Controversy remains as to whether this practice is associated with increased risk of complicated appendicitis and… read more here.
Keywords: complicated appendicitis; tta; risk complicated; time ... See more keywords
Development and Validation of the Scoring System of Appendicitis Severity 2.0.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.0235
Abstract: Importance When considering nonoperative treatment in a patient with acute appendicitis, it is crucial to accurately rule out complicated appendicitis. The Atema score, also referred to as the Scoring System of Appendicitis Severity (SAS), has… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis; complicated appendicitis; sas; validation ... See more keywords
Population-Based Intraoperative Disease Severity Criteria for Pediatric Appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.1001/jamasurg.2024.1759
Abstract: Importance A standardized severity assessment approach is needed in children with appendicitis for postoperative adverse event estimation and severity adjustment for hospital-level comparative performance reporting. Objective To examine the association between the presence and number… read more here.
Keywords: use; complicated appendicitis; nsqip pediatric; severity ... See more keywords
Antibiotic treatment after appendectomy for acute complicated appendicitis to prevent intrabdominal abscess and wound infections
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03367-z
Abstract: Introduction The purpose of this analysis was to investigate the most appropriate duration of postoperative antibiotic treatment to minimize the incidence of intraabdominal abscesses and wound infections in patients with complicated appendicitis. Materials and methods… read more here.
Keywords: complicated appendicitis; antibiotic treatment; postoperative antibiotic; intraabdominal abscesses ... See more keywords
Diagnostic value of systemic immune inflammation index in acute appendicitis and complicated appendicitis in pregnant patients
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DOI: 10.1007/s00423-024-03420-x
Abstract: Introduction Acute pain in the right lower quadrant during pregnancy is difficult to approach and acute appendicitis must be excluded. The complication rate in pregnant acute appendicitis increases as a result of delayed diagnosis due… read more here.
Keywords: value; appendicitis pregnant; complicated appendicitis; acute appendicitis ... See more keywords
Effect of Delay to Operation on Outcomes in Patients with Acute Appendicitis: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
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DOI: 10.1007/s11605-018-3866-y
Abstract: BackgroundMany studies have investigated the association between time interval and incidence of complicated appendicitis and post-operative surgical site infection (SSI), but the results are controversial.MethodsA systematic search of the electronic databases identified studies that investigated… read more here.
Keywords: complicated appendicitis; patients acute; analysis; delay ... See more keywords
Significant Points in Complicated Appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1007/s12262-017-1682-3
Abstract: Dear Editor, We read with keen interest the article titled BIs Interval Appendectomy Necessary for Appendicular Phlegmon? A Prospective Study^ by Motie et al. published in 2017 issue of the Indian Journal of Surgery [1].… read more here.
Keywords: complicated appendicitis; interval appendectomy; treatment; group ... See more keywords
Modified Antibiotic Regimen for Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis to Reduce Infectious Morbidity in Taiwan
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DOI: 10.1007/s13312-020-1898-3
Abstract: We compared our previous hospital-based antibiotic protocol and an optimum modified one by reviewing hospital records of children younger than 18 years with complicated appendicitis between 2010–2016. The modified protocol showed no infectious morbidity, which… read more here.
Keywords: reduce infectious; infectious morbidity; complicated appendicitis; appendicitis reduce ... See more keywords
Early operative management of complicated appendicitis is associated with improved surgical outcomes in adults.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2018.04.010
Abstract: BACKGROUND There is no consensus on the ideal management of complicated appendicitis. METHODS The New York State Planning and Research Cooperative database was used to identify all patients admitted with complicated appendicitis and undergoing appendectomy… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; complicated appendicitis; management complicated; undergoing delayed ... See more keywords
Unexpected complicated appendicitis in the elderly diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amjsurg.2019.08.013
Abstract: BACKGROUND This study determined the prevalence of complicated appendicitis in elderly patients diagnosed preoperatively with uncomplicated appendicitis. METHODS Patients with a preoperative diagnosis of uncomplicated appendicitis at an academic hospital from 11/2013 to 05/2017 were… read more here.
Keywords: complicated appendicitis; acute appendicitis; appendicitis elderly; unexpected complicated ... See more keywords
Is abdominal drainage after open emergency appendectomy for complicated appendicitis beneficial or waste of money? A single centre retrospective cohort study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.amsu.2018.10.040
Abstract: Background Appendicitis is a medical condition that causes painful inflammation of the appendix. For acute appendicitis, appendectomy is immediately required as any delay may lead to serious complications such as gangrenous or perforated appendicitis with… read more here.
Keywords: appendectomy complicated; complicated appendicitis; drainage; post operative ... See more keywords