Computed tomography to operating room in less than 3 hours minimizes complications from appendicitis - 28/07/16
Abstract |
Background |
The aim of our study is to select patients with nonperforated appendicitis verified by computed tomography (CT) scan and to determine if there is a temporal component to perforation.
Methods |
A retrospective cohort study of patients with CT scan evidence of nonperforated appendicitis from 2007 to 2012.
Results |
411 patients, aged 39.7 ± 16.25 years (47.5% male) were included in the study. 330 patients (80.3%) were nonperforated at surgery. Analysis of 3-hour intervals from CT scan to operating room (OR) revealed an absolute reduction in the rate of perforation from 27% at the 6- to 9-hour interval, to 17% and 10% at the 3- to 6-hour and 0- to 3-hour intervals, respectively, (P < .04). All organ space infections occurred in patients who were delayed to the OR greater than 3 hours. Mean length of hospitalization was .93 days and 2.81 days, respectively, in nonperforated and perforated appendicitis patients (P < .001).
Conclusions |
Delays to the OR were associated with increased risk of perforation. Patients with uncomplicated appendicitis had shorter hospitalization and fewer postoperative wound infections.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Retrospective review of nonperforated appendicitis diagnosed on initial CT scan. |
• | Evaluated patients from time of CT scan to time to the OR in 3-hour intervals. |
• | Higher rates of perforation were associated with delays to OR greater than 3 hours. |
• | Higher rate of complications were observed in patients with perforation. |
Keywords : Appendicitis, Timing, CT scan, Complications
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| There were no relevant financial relationships or any sources of support in the form of grants, equipment, or drugs. |
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| D.C.J. has previously consulted for Texas Physician Hospitals Advocacy Center, currently consults for State Association of Free Standing Emergency Rooms, Texas and has received an honorarium from Solana Surgical for presenting a statistical methodology lecture. The remaining authors declare no conflicts of interest. |
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