Usefulness of several factors and clinical scoring models in preoperative diagnosis of complicated appendicitis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The preoperative distinction between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis is important to determine the appropriate treatments, such as antibiotics, surgery, or interval appendectomy. Computed tomography (CT) plays an important role; however, combining clinical and imaging factors may make preoperative evaluation more reliable. This study evaluated and analyzed cases and the usefulness of several preoperative factors and clinical scoring models to detect complicated appendicitis.

Methods

A total of 203 patients preoperatively diagnosed with acute appendicitis at our facility were included. Complicated appendicitis was defined as appendicitis with gangrene, perforated appendix, and/or abscess formation. Preoperative factors were collected from published clini

SUBMITTER: Fujiwara K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8315522 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature