Incidence of appendiceal neoplasms in appendectomy patients.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Non-operative management has been suggested as a therapy for uncomplicated appendicitis. Notwithstanding, the risk of missing an appendiceal tumor must be considered, being the surgical piece crucial to rule out neoplasms. Therefore, we aim to determine the incidence of appendiceal neoplasms in patients with acute appendicitis, tumor types and the importance of the anatomopathological study of the surgical piece.

Study design

Retrospective study in which we described patients who underwent emergent appendectomy with histopathological findings of appendiceal neoplasms from January 2012 to September 2018. Descriptive analysis included demographic variables, diagnostic methods, and surgical techniques.

Results

2993 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis wh

SUBMITTER: Nunez-Rocha RE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10512515 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature