Variation in Classification and Postoperative Management of Complex Appendicitis: A European Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Data on common practice in the management of patients with complex appendicitis are scarce, especially for the adult population. Variation in the definition of complex appendicitis, indications for and the type of prolonged antibiotic prophylaxis have not been well studied yet. The aim of this study was to document current practice of the classification and postoperative management of complex appendicitis on an international level.

Methods

An online survey was dispersed among practicing surgeons and surgical residents. Survey questions pertained to the definition of a complex appendicitis, indications for antibiotic prophylaxis after appendectomy, the duration, route of administration and antibiotic agents used.

Results

A total of 137 survey responses were

SUBMITTER: de Wijkerslooth EML 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6329835 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature