Early surgery for perforated appendicitis: Are we moving the needle on postoperative abscess? - 29/08/23
, Adam C. Fields a, Bixiao Zhao a, Manuel Castillo-Angeles b, Joaquim M. Havens a, b, Ali Salim a, b, Reza Askari a, b, Stephanie L. Nitzschke a, bAbstract |
Background |
Perforated appendicitis is often managed nonoperatively though upfront surgery is becoming more common. We describe postoperative outcomes for patients undergoing surgery at their index hospitalization for perforated appendicitis.
Methods |
We used the 2016–2020 National Surgical Quality Improvement Program database to identify patients with appendicitis who underwent appendectomy or partial colectomy. The primary outcome was surgical site infection (SSI).
Results |
132,443 patients with appendicitis underwent immediate surgery. Of 14.1% patients with perforated appendicitis, 84.3% underwent laparoscopic appendectomy. Intra-abdominal abscess rates were lowest after laparoscopic appendectomy (9.4%). Open appendectomy (OR 5.14, 95% CI 4.06–6.51) and laparoscopic partial colectomy (OR 4.60, 95% CI 2.38–8.89) were associated with higher likelihoods of SSIs.
Conclusions |
Upfront surgical management of perforated appendicitis is now predominantly approached by laparoscopy, often without bowel resection. Postoperative complications occurred less frequently with laparoscopic appendectomy compared to other approaches. Laparoscopic appendectomy during the index hospitalization is an effective approach to perforated appendicitis.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Highlights |
• | Majority of perforated appendicitis is managed by appendectomy alone. |
• | Laparoscopy has a lower incidence of postoperative abscess than an open procedure. |
• | Laparoscopic appendectomy and partial colectomy had similar abscess formation rates. |
• | Early surgery can be an effective management approach to perforated appendicitis. |
Keywords : Perforated appendicitis, Laparoscopic appendectomy, Intra-abdominal abscess
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Vol 226 - N° 2
P. 256-260 - août 2023 Retour au numéro
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