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Introduction: Appendicitis is the surgical disease with the highest prevalence in emergency rooms. Its clinical and/or surgical complications are associated with the time course of symptoms, age, comorbidities, and stages of the disease. Objectives: To analyze the demographic and clinical data of patients who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis in a tertiary referral hospital in the city of São Paulo and compare these data between services provided by the Public and Supplementary Health System. Methodology: Retrospective analysis of data from electronic medical records of patients over 14 years old who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis at Hospital Santa Marcelina, both in the Public and Supplementary Health Systems from January 2015 to December 2017. Results: A total of 536 patients were analyzed, 354 (66%) of whom were male with a general mean age of 29.85 years (14-81 years). The mean time from symptoms to seeking medical care was 53.84 hours. Regarding the phases of acute appendicitis, a greater number of cases of complicated disease was observed in patients operated on in the Public Health System (p < 0.0001), as well as the time course of symptoms (p = 0.0005) and Conclusion: There was a predominance of male patients undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis, with longer time course of symptoms in those operated on in the Public Health System and a predominance of appendicitis in advanced stages (3 and 4) in this group. However, in this group there was no significant increase in the rate of postoperative infection, and the length of stay was shorter than that of patients operated on in the Supplementary Health System. (AU)
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Humanos , Adolescente , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Hospitales Privados , Hospitales Públicos , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
RESUMEN Antecedentes: la pandemia por COVID-19 generó cambios en el manejo de pacientes con todo tipo de patologías. Mostramos la experiencia respecto de los pacientes con apendicitis aguda (AA) operados en un hospital universitario de la Ciudad Autónoma de Buenos Aires durante los meses de confina miento y su comparación con el mismo período del año 2019 a fin de evaluar las diferencias. Material y métodos: se analizó en forma retrospectiva una base confeccionada de forma prospectiva. Se compararon pacientes operados de AA, consignando los datos respecto del período preoperatorio, comparando datos inherentes a la cirugía y sus resultados en los períodos marzo-julio de 2019 y 2020. Resultados: fueron incluidos 127 pacientes, 46 de ellos operados durante la pandemia. Los pacientes operados durante la pandemia presentaron mayor incidencia de peritonitis (61,7% vs. 76,1%; p: 0,09) y mayor requerimiento de drenaje abdominal (9,9% vs. 23,9%; p: 0,03). También tuvieron mayor in cidencia de complicaciones (10,9 vs. 4,9%; p: 0,21), reoperaciones (8,7 vs. 1,23%, p: 0,03), reinterna ciones (6,5 vs. 0%, p: 0,02) y requerimiento de antibioticoterapia endovenosa prolongada (6,5 vs. 0%; p: 0,02). La estadía hospitalaria fue mayor para la cohorte operada durante la pandemia: 3,24 días (Desvío estándar [D.E.]: 7,31) vs. 1,89 días (D.E: 2,04). Conclusiones: durante la pandemia por COVID-19, el número de pacientes operados por AA disminuyó con respecto al año 2019; se observaron estadios más avanzados de la enfermedad, mayores compli caciones en el posoperatorio y mayor estadía hospitalaria.
ABSTRACT Background: COVID-19 pandemic has generated changes regarding the management of patients with all kind of pathologies. Here we show the experience concerning the surgical treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) in a teaching hospital in the city of Buenos Aires during the lockdown, and its comparison with the same period of 2019 in order to assess the differences between the timing for consultation, intraoperative findings and the treatment outcome. Material and methods: A prospective database was retrospectively analyzed. We compared patients undergoing surgical treatment for AA in March-July of 2019 v. March-July 2020, taking into account the preoperative period and comparing the outcome regarding the surgical intervention and the impact in the postoperative period between the two groups. Results: 127 patients were included, 46 treated during the pandemic. Patients undergoing surgical treatment during the pandemic had a higher incidence of peritonitis (61.7% vs. 76.1%; p = 0.09) and higher requirement of abdominal drainage (9.9% vs. 23.9%; p = 0.03). There was an increase in the incidence of complications (10.9 vs. 4.9%; p: 0.21), reoperations (8.7 vs. 1.23%, p: 0.03), readmissions (6.5 vs. 0%, p: 0.02) and need for out-patient intravenous antibiotics (6.5 vs. 0%; p: 0.02). The average hospital length was of 1.89 (SD 2.04) and 3.24 (SD 7.31) for the groups operated before and during pandemic, respectively. Conclusions: During the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of patients undergoing surgical intervention because of AA decreased compared to the previous year, with increased complications in the postoperative period, higher compromise of the appendix, and longer hospital stay.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Adulto Joven , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , COVID-19 , Apendicitis/complicaciones , Peritonitis , Servicios Médicos de Urgencia/estadística & datos numéricos , PandemiasRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate the influence of patient age on the diagnosis and management of appendicitis, as well as to evaluate the rate of complications according to the age group. Methods: We undertook a retrospective analysis of 1,736 children who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy in our center between January 2000 and December 2013. Patients were divided in groups taken into account their age: group A were infants, group B were preschoolers, group C were those ones older than five years old, and group D were those ones younger than five years old. A p value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results: We found higher incidence of misdiagnosis and atypical symptoms in the youngest patients. The rate of perforation was similar between group A and B (p=0.17). However, it was higher in group D than in group C (p<0.0001). The incidence of postoperative complications was higher in the youngest patients too (p=0.0002). Conclusions: The age does make a difference in acute appendicitis. Because of its unusual presentation in children younger than five years old, it is often misdiagnosed, which leads to an increased morbidity. Although clinical presentation varies between infants and preschoolers, no statistically significant differences were observed in the rate of perforated appendix or postoperative complications.
RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar a influência da idade do paciente no diagnóstico e tratamento de apendicite, bem como avaliar a frequência de complicações dependendo da faixa etária. Métodos: Análise retrospectiva dos 1.736 pacientes pediátricos que foram submetidos à apendicectomia laparoscópica em nosso hospital de janeiro de 2000 a dezembro de 2013. Os pacientes foram divididos em grupos de acordo com sua idade: grupo A eram crianças, grupo B eram pré-escolares, grupo C eram maiores de cinco anos de idade e grupo D eram menores de cinco anos de idade. Considerou-se estatisticamente significante p-valor <0,05. Resultados: Encontramos maior incidência de diagnóstico incorreto e sintomas atípicos em pacientes mais novos. A taxa de perfuração foi semelhante entre os grupos A e B (p=0.17); foi maior, porém, no grupo D que no grupo C (p<0.0001). A incidência de complicações no pós-operatório também foi maior em pacientes mais novos (p=0.0002). Conclusões: A idade faz diferença em casos de apendicite aguda. Por causa da sua apresentação rara em crianças menores de cinco anos, é frequentemente diagnosticada incorretamente, o que aumenta a morbidade. Apesar de sua apresentação clínica variar entre lactentes e pré-escolares, não foram observadas diferenças estatisticamente significativas na proporção de apêndices perfurados nem na de complicações pós-operatórias.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Dolor Abdominal/diagnóstico , Apendicitis/cirugía , Biomarcadores/sangre , Dolor Abdominal/cirugía , Estudios Retrospectivos , Errores Diagnósticos/estadística & datos numéricos , Recuento de LeucocitosRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Some authors consider acute appendicitis as the main cause of acute surgical abdomen. Incident in all ages, contemporary literature suggests that is more frequent in children and young adults, male predominantly. This study aims to test the hypothesis that the disease in question is no longer prevalent in young adults (excluding children) in the surveyed region. METHODS: 1150 cases of emergency surgery were performed and prospectively analyzed. 300 cases of appendicitis in adults were selected and variables studied. Patients under 13 years old were excluded. RESULTS: 190 patients older than 60 years had a diagnosis of acute appendicitis confirmed by biopsy. There is a predominance of males. The elderly population takes less time to seek medical assistance and has fewer complications, despite being more often admitted to the ICU due to other comorbidities. CONCLUSIONS: A trend regarding acute appendicitis epidemiology may exist. In the specific studied region acute appendicitis is no longer a disease prevalent in young adults. Surgeons and emergency physicians must be aware that acute appendicitis may no longer be predominantly common in young adults in their own specific region. Multicenter studies are needed to determine whether these data are reproduced in a geographical area of greater extent.
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Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/epidemiología , Enfermedad Aguda , Distribución por Edad , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Apendicitis/cirugía , Femenino , Humanos , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Prospectivos , Distribución por SexoRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To investigate the influence of patient age on the diagnosis and management of appendicitis, as well as to evaluate the rate of complications according to the age group. METHODS: We undertook a retrospective analysis of 1,736 children who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy in our center between January 2000 and December 2013. Patients were divided in groups taken into account their age: group A were infants, group B were preschoolers, group C were those ones older than five years old, and group D were those ones younger than five years old. A p value of 0.05 was considered statistically significant. RESULTS: We found higher incidence of misdiagnosis and atypical symptoms in the youngest patients. The rate of perforation was similar between group A and B (p=0.17). However, it was higher in group D than in group C (p<0.0001). The incidence of postoperative complications was higher in the youngest patients too (p=0.0002). CONCLUSIONS: The age does make a difference in acute appendicitis. Because of its unusual presentation in children younger than five years old, it is often misdiagnosed, which leads to an increased morbidity. Although clinical presentation varies between infants and preschoolers, no statistically significant differences were observed in the rate of perforated appendix or postoperative complications.
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Dolor Abdominal/diagnóstico , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Dolor Abdominal/cirugía , Adolescente , Apendicitis/cirugía , Biomarcadores/sangre , Niño , Preescolar , Errores Diagnósticos/estadística & datos numéricos , Femenino , Humanos , Lactante , Recién Nacido , Recuento de Leucocitos , Masculino , Estudios RetrospectivosRESUMEN
OBJETIVOS: El uso de la tecnología ha transformado gradualmente el diagnóstico de la apendicitis, el cual continúa siendo un reto diagnóstico. Los objetivos de nuestro estudio fueron a) Describir la variación del diagnóstico de apendicitis en el tiempo y b) Evaluar las tasas de apendicectomías en blanco con el uso de diferentes medios diagnósticos. MATERIALES Y MÉTODOS: Revisión retrospectiva de base de datos. Descripción de la variación del diagnóstico de la apendicitis en el tiempo de 1.645 pacientes llevados a apendicectomía en una clínica de Bogotá de enero de 2011 a diciembre de 2016. Adicionalmente, se evaluó la tasa de apendicectomías en blanco con los diferentes métodos diagnósticos. RESULTADOS: El diagnóstico por hallazgos clínicos y ecográficos disminuyó, a la vez que el diagnóstico por tomografía se incrementó. La tasa de apendicectomías en blanco con el diagnóstico clínico fue 14,5%, mientras que con el uso de ecografía y tomografía fue 7,5% y 5,3% respectivamente. El número de apendicectomías disminuyó de 362 a 215 en seis años. Discusión: La disponibilidad de tecnología, su fácil realización y uso deliberado en urgencias, han transformado el diagnóstico de apendicitis, disminuyendo el número de pacientes operados y las apendicectomías en blanco. CONCLUSIÓN: Los resultados de este estudio sugieren que, el uso de tomografía abdominal ha incrementado con el tiempo, disminuyendo el diagnóstico por hallazgos clínicos y ecográficos; el número de apendicectomías en blanco es menor con el uso de la ecografía y la tomografía.
BACKGROUND: Technology changed progresively diagnosis of appendicitis, who is a challenge. The aims of our study were to a) Describe the variation of the diagnosis of appendicitis over time and b) Evaluate the rate of negative appendectomies with the use of different diagnostic tools. METHODS: Retrospective database review. Description of the variation of the diagnosis of appendicitis in time of 1645 patients in whom an appendectomy was performed in a health institution in Bogota from January 2011 to December 2016. In adition, The rate of negative appendectomy was also evaluated with the use of different diagnostic tools. RESULTS: The number of patients diagnosed by the clinical and ultrasound findings decreased in time, while the diagnosis by tomography increased. The rate of negative appendectomies with clinical evaluation was 14.5%, abdominal ultrasound 75% and tomography 5.3%. The number of appendectomies decreased from 362 to 215 in six years. DISCUSSION: The availability of technology, its easy realization and deliberate use in the emergency room, have gradually transformed the diagnosis of appendicitis, decreasing the number of patients operated and the rate of negative appendectomies. CONCLUSIONS: The results of this study suggest that a) the use of tomography has increased in time, decreasing the diagnosis of clinical and ultrasound findings, and b) the number of negative appendectomies was lower with the use of ultrasound and tomography.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Adolescente , Adulto , Persona de Mediana Edad , Anciano , Anciano de 80 o más Años , Adulto Joven , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , Apendicitis/diagnóstico por imagen , Factores de Tiempo , Tomografía Computarizada por Rayos X , Estudios Retrospectivos , Ultrasonografía , ColombiaRESUMEN
ABSTRACT Objective: To investigate how symptoms vary according to the appendiceal position in pediatric patients and to demonstrate that the laparoscopic approach is safe and effective in any appendiceal location by comparing each location to another. Methods: The medical records of 1,736 children aged 14 or younger who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy over a period of 14 years were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided according to the position of the appendiceal tip into four groups: anterior, pelvic, retrocecal and subhepatic. The Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests were used with the Bonferroni correction, with a significant p<0.05. Results: The appendiceal location was anterior in 1,366 cases, retrocecal in 248 cases, pelvic in 66 cases and subhepatic in 56 cases. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of patient age and gender. Abdominal pain was the only symptom with statistically significant differences between the groups. The rate of perforated appendicitis was higher in the subhepatic and pelvic positions. Intraoperative complications and conversions were not statistically significant. Technical difficulties and operative time were higher in subhepatic position. The rate of postoperative complications was similar between the different locations, except for bowel obstruction, which was higher in pelvic appendicitis. Conclusions: The clinical symptoms of appendicitis hardly ever change with the position of the appendix. The laparoscopic approach is safe and effective, regardless the appendiceal location.
RESUMO Objetivo: Investigar como os sintomas variam de acordo com a posição do apêndice em pacientes pediátricos e demonstrar que a laparoscopia é segura e eficaz em qualquer posição do apêndice, comparando-as. Métodos: Os prontuários de 1.736 pacientes pediátricos com idade ≤14 anos submetidos à apendicectomia laparoscópica em um período de 14 anos foram analisados retrospectivamente. Os pacientes foram divididos de acordo com a posição do apêndice: anterior, pélvica, retrocecal e sub-hepático. Os testes de Kruskal-Wallis e do qui-quadrado foram usados com a correção de Bonferroni, sendo significante p<0,05. Resultados: A posição do apêndice era anterior em 1.366 casos, retrocecal em 248 casos, pélvica em 66 casos e sub-hepática em 56 casos. Não houve diferenças significativas entre os grupos quanto às variáveis idade e sexo. A dor abdominal foi a única variável com diferenças estatisticamente significantes entre os grupos. A taxa de apêndice perfurado foi superior nas posições sub-hepática e pélvica. As complicações intraoperatórias e a taxa de conversão não foram estatisticamente significativas. As dificuldades técnicas e o tempo cirúrgico foram superiores em posição sub-hepática. A taxa de complicações pós-operatórias foi semelhante entre as diferentes posições, exceto a obstrução intestinal, que foi superior em posição pélvica. Conclusões: Os sintomas da apendicite dificilmente variam com a posição do apêndice. A laparoscopia é segura e eficaz, independentemente da posição do apêndice.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Niño , Adolescente , Apendicitis/cirugía , Apéndice/patología , Evaluación de Procesos y Resultados en Atención de Salud , Apendicectomía/efectos adversos , Apendicectomía/métodos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Apendicitis/fisiopatología , Apendicitis/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/prevención & control , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , España/epidemiología , Dolor Abdominal/diagnóstico , Dolor Abdominal/etiología , Laparoscopía/efectos adversos , Laparoscopía/métodos , Laparoscopía/estadística & datos numéricos , Tempo Operativo , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias/epidemiologíaAsunto(s)
Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , Países Desarrollados/estadística & datos numéricos , Países en Desarrollo/estadística & datos numéricos , Enfermedad Aguda , Adulto , Anciano , Argentina , Femenino , Humanos , Laparoscopía/estadística & datos numéricos , Tiempo de Internación/estadística & datos numéricos , Malaui , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Estudios Retrospectivos , Tiempo de Tratamiento/estadística & datos numéricos , Estados Unidos , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: To investigate how symptoms vary according to the appendiceal position in pediatric patients and to demonstrate that the laparoscopic approach is safe and effective in any appendiceal location by comparing each location to another. METHODS: The medical records of 1,736 children aged 14 or younger who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy over a period of 14 years were analyzed retrospectively. Patients were divided according to the position of the appendiceal tip into four groups: anterior, pelvic, retrocecal and subhepatic. The Kruskal-Wallis and chi-square tests were used with the Bonferroni correction, with a significant p<0.05. RESULTS: The appendiceal location was anterior in 1,366 cases, retrocecal in 248 cases, pelvic in 66 cases and subhepatic in 56 cases. There were no significant differences between the groups in terms of patient age and gender. Abdominal pain was the only symptom with statistically significant differences between the groups. The rate of perforated appendicitis was higher in the subhepatic and pelvic positions. Intraoperative complications and conversions were not statistically significant. Technical difficulties and operative time were higher in subhepatic position. The rate of postoperative complications was similar between the different locations, except for bowel obstruction, which was higher in pelvic appendicitis. CONCLUSIONS: The clinical symptoms of appendicitis hardly ever change with the position of the appendix. The laparoscopic approach is safe and effective, regardless the appendiceal location.
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Apendicectomía , Apendicitis/cirugía , Apéndice/patología , Laparoscopía , Complicaciones Posoperatorias , Dolor Abdominal/diagnóstico , Dolor Abdominal/etiología , Adolescente , Apendicectomía/efectos adversos , Apendicectomía/métodos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Apendicitis/epidemiología , Apendicitis/fisiopatología , Niño , Femenino , Humanos , Complicaciones Intraoperatorias/epidemiología , Laparoscopía/efectos adversos , Laparoscopía/métodos , Laparoscopía/estadística & datos numéricos , Masculino , Tempo Operativo , Evaluación de Procesos y Resultados en Atención de Salud , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/epidemiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/etiología , Complicaciones Posoperatorias/prevención & control , España/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
BACKGROUND: Although many studies have compared outcomes of laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA), some clinical and economic outcomes continue to be controversial, particularly in low-medium-income countries. We aimed at determining clinical and economic outcomes associated with LA versus OA in adult patients in Colombia. METHODS: Retrospective, cohort study based on administrative healthcare records included all patients who underwent LA or OA in Colombia's contributory regime between July 1, 2013, and September 30, 2015. Outcomes were 30-day mortality rates, ICU admissions rates, length of stay (LOS), and hospital costs provided until discharge. Propensity score matching techniques were used to balance the baseline characteristics of patients (age, sex, comorbidities based on the Charlson index, insurer, and geographic location) and to estimate the average treatment effect (ATE) of LA as compared to OA over outcomes. RESULTS: A total of 65,625 subjects were included, 92.9% underwent OA and 7.1% LA. For the entire population, 30-day mortality was 0.74 per 100 appendectomies (95% CI 0.67-0.81), the mean and median LOS were 3.83 days and 1 day, respectively, and the ICU admissions rate during the first 30 days was 7.92% (95% CI 7.71-8.12). The ATE shows an absolute difference in the mortality rate after 30 days of -0.35 per 100 appendectomies (p = 0.023), in favor of LA. No effects on ICU admissions or LOS were identified. LA was found to increase costs by 514.13 USD on average, with total costs of 772.78 USD for OA and 1286.91 USD for LA (p < 0.001). CONCLUSIONS: In Colombia's contributory regime, LA is associated with lower 30-day mortality rate and higher hospital costs as compared to OA. No differences are found in ICU admissions or LOS.
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Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Países en Desarrollo , Costos de la Atención en Salud/estadística & datos numéricos , Laparoscopía/estadística & datos numéricos , Tiempo de Internación/estadística & datos numéricos , Adulto , Apendicectomía/economía , Apendicectomía/métodos , Apendicectomía/mortalidad , Apendicitis/cirugía , Colombia/epidemiología , Cuidados Críticos/estadística & datos numéricos , Femenino , Costos de Hospital/estadística & datos numéricos , Humanos , Laparoscopía/economía , Laparoscopía/mortalidad , Masculino , Persona de Mediana Edad , Puntaje de Propensión , Estudios Retrospectivos , Resultado del Tratamiento , Cobertura Universal del Seguro de Salud , Adulto JovenRESUMEN
Introducción: La vigilancia de infección del sitio quirúrgico en procederes quirúrgicos frecuentes es esencial para su prevención. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de infección del sitio quirúrgico y el cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención en apendicectomía y cirugía de hernia. Método: Estudio descriptivo de pacientes intervenidos de estos procederes desde enero 2017 hasta marzo 2018 en Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Universitario Joaquín Albarrán. La Habana, Cuba. Se recolectó información de las características demográficas de los pacientes, los procederes y el CPP (profilaxis antibiótica, normoglicemia, normotermia y eliminación del pelo). Se utilizaron técnicas de vigilancia durante el ingreso y posterior al egreso para identificar los pacientes con infección del sitio quirúrgico. Se calculó la tasa total de infección del sitio quirúrgico y según índice de riesgo (por cada100 procederes quirúrgicos), para cada proceder y el CPP por cada 100 procederes quirúrgicos. Resultados: Se evaluaron 174 pacientes con apendicectomía y 389 de cirugía de hernia, con tasas de infección de 13,8 por ciento y 5,7 por ciento, respectivamente. El cumplimiento del tiempo de administración del antibiótico profiláctico, la selección y dosis, y la discontinuación fueron respectivamente de 53,3 por ciento, 83,3 por ciento y 80,0 por ciento, en apendicectomía, y de 46,3 por ciento, 72,9 por ciento y 63 por ciento, en cirugía de hernia. La normotermia fue alcanzada en 32,4 por ciento y 27,1 por ciento de los casos. La mayoría de los pacientes con infección del sitio quirúrgico fueron diagnosticados utilizando métodos de vigilancia posterior al egreso. Conclusión: Se ha identificado la incidencia de infección del sitio quirúrgico y brechas en el cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención que requieren acciones correctivas, que incluyan fortalecimiento del sistema de vigilancia y capacitación de los profesionales(AU)
Introduction: Surveillance of the surgical site infection in frequent surgical procedures is essential for its prevention. Objective: To determine the incidence of surgical site infection and the fulfillment of prevention practices in appendicectomy and hernial surgery. Method: Descriptive study of patients operated on by these procedures from January 2017 to March 2018 in "Joaquin Albarran" clinical, surgical and university hospital in Havana, Cuba. Data on demographic characteristics of patients, the types of procedures and the CPP (antibiotic prophylaxis, normoglycemia, normothermia and hair removal) were collected. The use of surveillance techniques during hospitalization and after discharge allowed identifying the patients with surgical site infection. The total surgical site infection rate and the risk index (per 100 surgical procedures) for each procedure and the CPP per 100 surgical procedures were all estimated. Results: One hundred and seventy-four patients with appendicectomy and 389 with hernial surgery were evaluated and their infection rates were 13.8 percent and 5.7 percent, respectively. The compliance with the time of administration of prophylactic antibiotic, selection and dosage, and discontinuation of treatment were 53.3 percent, 83.3 percent and 80 percent, respectively in appendicectomy where those of hernial surgery were 46.3 percent,72.9 and 63 percent, respectively. Normothermia was reached in 32.4 percent and 27.1 percent of cases. Most of the patients with surgical site infection were diagnosed by using the surveillance methods after discharge from hospital. Conclusions: The incidence of the surgical site infection and gaps in the fulfillment of prevention practices has been identified, which require corrective actions including strengthening of the surveillance system and professional training(AU)
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Humanos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/epidemiología , Herniorrafia/efectos adversos , Epidemiología DescriptivaRESUMEN
Introducción: La vigilancia de infección del sitio quirúrgico en procederes quirúrgicos frecuentes es esencial para su prevención. Objetivo: Determinar la incidencia de infección del sitio quirúrgico y el cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención en apendicectomía y cirugía de hernia. Método: Estudio descriptivo de pacientes intervenidos de estos procederes desde enero 2017 hasta marzo 2018 en Hospital Clínico Quirúrgico Universitario Joaquín Albarrán. La Habana, Cuba. Se recolectó información de las características demográficas de los pacientes, los procederes y el CPP (profilaxis antibiótica, normoglicemia, normotermia y eliminación del pelo). Se utilizaron técnicas de vigilancia durante el ingreso y posterior al egreso para identificar los pacientes con infección del sitio quirúrgico. Se calculó la tasa total de infección del sitio quirúrgico y según índice de riesgo (por cada100 procederes quirúrgicos), para cada proceder y el CPP por cada 100 procederes quirúrgicos. Resultados: Se evaluaron 174 pacientes con apendicectomía y 389 de cirugía de hernia, con tasas de infección de 13,8 por ciento y 5,7 por ciento, respectivamente. El cumplimiento del tiempo de administración del antibiótico profiláctico, la selección y dosis, y la discontinuación fueron respectivamente de 53,3 por ciento, 83,3 por ciento y 80,0 por ciento, en apendicectomía, y de 46,3 por ciento, 72,9 por ciento y 63 por ciento, en cirugía de hernia. La normotermia fue alcanzada en 32,4 por ciento y 27,1 por ciento de los casos. La mayoría de los pacientes con infección del sitio quirúrgico fueron diagnosticados utilizando métodos de vigilancia posterior al egreso. Conclusión: Se ha identificado la incidencia de infección del sitio quirúrgico y brechas en el cumplimiento de las prácticas de prevención que requieren acciones correctivas, que incluyan fortalecimiento del sistema de vigilancia y capacitación de los profesionales(AU)
Introduction: Surveillance of the surgical site infection in frequent surgical procedures is essential for its prevention. Objective: To determine the incidence of surgical site infection and the fulfillment of prevention practices in appendicectomy and hernial surgery. Method: Descriptive study of patients operated on by these procedures from January 2017 to March 2018 in "Joaquin Albarran" clinical, surgical and university hospital in Havana, Cuba. Data on demographic characteristics of patients, the types of procedures and the CPP (antibiotic prophylaxis, normoglycemia, normothermia and hair removal) were collected. The use of surveillance techniques during hospitalization and after discharge allowed identifying the patients with surgical site infection. The total surgical site infection rate and the risk index (per 100 surgical procedures) for each procedure and the CPP per 100 surgical procedures were all estimated. Results: One hundred and seventy-four patients with appendicectomy and 389 with hernial surgery were evaluated and their infection rates were 13.8 percent and 5.7 percent, respectively. The compliance with the time of administration of prophylactic antibiotic, selection and dosage, and discontinuation of treatment were 53.3 percent, 83.3 percent and 80 percent, respectively in appendicectomy where those of hernial surgery were 46.3 percent,72.9 and 63 percent, respectively. Normothermia was reached in 32.4 percent and 27.1 percent of cases. Most of the patients with surgical site infection were diagnosed by using the surveillance methods after discharge from hospital. Conclusions: The incidence of the surgical site infection and gaps in the fulfillment of prevention practices has been identified, which require corrective actions including strengthening of the surveillance system and professional training(AU)
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Humanos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Infección de la Herida Quirúrgica/epidemiología , Herniorrafia/efectos adversos , Epidemiología DescriptivaRESUMEN
Objetivos: La apendicitis aguda es una de las patologías quirúrgicas más frecuentes en pediatría y la apendicectomía un procedimiento históricamente probado para su tratamiento. Sin embargo, se ha llamado la atención sobre la morbilidad y costos que implican los casos de apendicectomías no terapéuticas (ANT). Realizamos un estudio para determinar la proporción de ANT en nuestro hospital, analizar sus características y plantear hipótesis de trabajo que nos permitan disminuir su incidencia. Métodos: Se realizó un análisis retrospectivo incluyendo todos los pacientes que fueron intervenidos quirúrgicamente desde el 1/1/13 hasta el 31/12/13 con diagnóstico clínico presuntivo de apendicitis aguda, en el Hospital Pediátrico del Centro Hospitalario Pereira Rossell. Se analizaron la edad, el sexo, la vía de abordaje, los hallazgos intra-operatorios, el diagnóstico anátomo-patológico y el uso y los resultados del hemograma y la ecografía. Resultados: En el período mencionado se realizaron 287 apendicectomías en pacientes con diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda, de los cuales 146 (50,87%) fueron operados por medio de un abordaje convencional y 141 (49,13%) por abordaje laparoscópico. El índice de ANT fue de 10,1% siendo similares las tasas para ambas vías de abordaje (10,27% convencional vs 9,92% laparoscópica). Por otra parte, se evidenció una mayor incidencia de ANT en el sexo femenino (16,6% vs 5,8%). Respecto a la franja etaria, la tasa de ANT fue mayor entre los pacientes de 11-15 años(12,19%), mientras que para las edades comprendidas entre 6-10 años fue de 8,08% y para los pacientes de 0-5 años fue de 4,16%. De los 29 pacientes que presentaron apéndice sano, 12 presentaban adenitis mesentérica, una paciente presentaba una rotura folicular y una paciente presentaba una peritonitis de causa médica. En 15 pacientes no se encontraron otras alteraciones. Conclusiones: El índice de apendicectomías no terapéuticas en nuestro hospital fue del 10,10% en el año 2013. La experiencia internacional y algunos trabajos nacionales demuestran que este resultado es mejorable. Se plantea la utilización de algoritmos clínicos para mejorar la presunción diagnóstica y hacer el mejor uso de los recursos diagnósticos disponibles, así como la instauración de un sistema de registro y análisis prospectivo de los resultados clínicos en apendicitis aguda.
Objectives: Acute appendicitis is one of the most frequent pediatric surgical diseases and appendectomy is a historically proved treatment. However, attention has been directed at morbidity and costs of negative appendectomy (NA). Here we analyze the incidence of NA at our hospital and its characteristics in order to propose a working hypothesis that allows a decrease in its incidence. Methods: A retrospective analysis including all patients who underwent surgery from 01/01/13 to 31/12/13, with presumptive clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis, in the Pediatric Hospital of the Pereira Rossell Hospital Center, was done. Age, sex, surgical approach, operative findings, pathologic diagnosis and the use and results of laboratory and ultrasound, were analyzed. Results: In the referred period, appendectomies were performed in 287 patients with diagnosis of acute appendicitis, of which 146 (50.87%) were operated by a conventional approach and 141 (49.13%) by laparoscopic approach. The NA were 10.10%, with similar rates for both approaches (10.27% vs 9.92%, conventionalvs laparoscopic).A higher incidence of of NA was evident in girls, (16,6% vs 5,8% conventionalvs. laparoscopic ).With respect to the age group, the rate of NA was higher among 11-15 years old patients (12,19%), while for those aged between 6-10 years it was 8.08 % and for patients aged 0-5 years it was 4.16%. Of the 29 patients who had a healthy appendix, 12 had mesenteric adenitis, one patient had a follicular rupture and other had a medical peritonitis. In 15 patients no other abnormalities were found. Conclusions: The NA rate at our Hospital was 10.10% during 2013. The international experience and some national works prove that this result is improvable. We propose the utilization of clinical scores in order to improve clinical diagnostic and rational use of ancillary resources and the installation of a prospective registry and analysis system of results in acute appendicitis.
Objetivos: A apendicite aguda é uma das patologias cirúrgicas mais frequentes em pediatria e apendicectomia, um procedimento historicamente comprovado para seu tratamento. Entretanto, a atenção e a morbidade e os custos envolvidos em casos de apendicectomias não terapêuticas (ANT) chamaram a atenção. Realizamos um estudo para determinar a proporção de ANT em nosso hospital, analisamos suas características e propomos hipóteses de trabalho que nos permitem reduzir sua incidência. Métodos: Realizamos uma análise retrospectiva, incluindo todos os pacientes submetidos à cirurgia de 1/1/13 a 12/31/13 com diagnóstico clínico presumível de apendicite aguda no Hospital Pediátrico do Centro Hospitalar Pereira Rossell. Analisamos a idade, sexo, abordagem, achados intra-operatórios, diagnóstico anatomopatológico e o uso e resultados de hemograma e ultra-som. Resultados: no período mencionado, foram realizadas 287 apendicectomias em pacientes com apendicite aguda, dos quais 146 (50,87%) foram operados por abordagem convencional e 141 (49,13%) por abordagem laparoscópica. O índice ANT foi de 10,1% com taxas semelhantes para ambas as abordagens (10,27% versus 9,92% laparoscópicas). Por outro lado, houve maior incidência de ANT no sexo feminino (16,6% vs 5,8%). Em relação à faixa etária, a taxa de ANT foi maior entre os pacientes com idades entre 11-15 anos (12,19%), enquanto que para as idades 6-10 anos foi de 8,08% e para pacientes de 0 -5 anos foi de 4,16%. Dos 29 pacientes com apêndice saudável, 12 apresentavam adenite mesentérica, um paciente apresentava ruptura folicular e um paciente apresentava peritonite de grau médico. Não foram encontradas outras alterações em 15 pacientes. Conclusões: A taxa de apendicectomias não terapêuticas em nosso hospital foi de 10,10% no ano de 2013. A experiência internacional e alguns estudos nacionais mostram que esse resultado pode ser melhorado. O uso de algoritmos clínicos para melhorar a presunção diagnóstica e fazer o melhor uso dos recursos diagnósticos disponíveis, bem como o estabelecimento de um sistema de registro e análise prospectiva dos resultados clínicos em apendicite aguda.
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Humanos , Masculino , Femenino , Recién Nacido , Lactante , Preescolar , Niño , Adolescente , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , Errores Diagnósticos/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/sangre , Apendicitis/diagnóstico por imagen , Apéndice/patología , Uruguay , Enfermedad Aguda , Epidemiología Descriptiva , Estudios Retrospectivos , Ultrasonografía , Distribución por Edad y Sexo , Recuento de Leucocitos/estadística & datos numéricosRESUMEN
La apendicitis aguda es la patología más común en el apéndice y la causa principal del abdomen quirúrgico. Aproximadamente 300,000 personas se someten a apendicectomía cada año en los Estados Unidos. El riesgo estimado de presentar un cuadro de apendicitis aguda en algún momento de la vida está estimado en un 7%. El uno por ciento de las apendicectomías corresponde a tumores apendiculares. Los tumores malignos se confirman por análisis patológico en 0,9 al 1.4% de todas las apendicetomías realizadas.Objetivos. Evaluar incidencia de patología apendicular benigna, analizar la incidencia de tumores apendiculares, determinar sobrevida y mortalidad de tumores apendiculares a 5 años. (AU)
The acute appendicitis is the most common pathology in the appendix and the main cause of the surgical abdomen. Approximately 300,000 people undergo appendectomy each year in the United States. The life-time risk of acute appendicitis is around 7%. One percent of the appendicectomies correspond to appendicular tumors. Malignant tumors are confirmed by pathological analysis in 0.91.4% of all appendectomies performed. Objectives To evaluate the incidence of benign appendicular pathology, to analyze the incidence of appendicular tumors, to determine survival and mortality of appendicular tumors at 5 years. (AU)
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Humanos , Adulto , Apendicitis/epidemiología , Apéndice/patología , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Tumor CarcinoideRESUMEN
La trombosis de la vena mesentérica superior, es una patología del grupo de las isquemias intestinales agudas; de sintomatología inespecífica y dificil diagnóstico. Que tiene baja frecuencia 5-10% de las isquemias intestinales agudas; pero una gran mortalidad 50-75%. Presenta síntomas y signos parecidos a otras patologías de origen abdominal y los estudios complementarios dan resultados inespecíficos por lo que se diagnostica tardía y erróneamente en muchas ocasiones. Caso clínico. Se analiza el caso de un paciente masculino de 27 años, sin antecedentes de relevancia, con isquemia mesentérica aguda, que cursó con dolor abdominal inespecífico de 2 días de evolución. Discusión. La isquemia mesentérica es una patología con elevada mortalidad, su pronóstco depende de la rapidez del diagnóstco y el tratamiento acertado y precoz. Conclusión. El retraso del diagnóstico y la terapéutica aumentan la mortalidad. Tiene mejor pronóstico si tiene un precoz y adecuado diagnóstico y tratamiento agresivo.
Upper mesenteric vein thrombosis is a disease of acute intestinal ischemia; of non-specific symptoms and dificult diagnosis. It has low incidence, 5-10% of acute intestinal ischemia; but 50-75% of mortality. It presents symptoms and signs similar to other pathologies of abdominal origin and the complementary studies give unspecific results for what is a late diagnosis and erroneous in many occasions. We present the case of a 27 year old male patent, with no relevant history, with acute mesenteric ischemia, who had 2 days of non- specific abdominal pain. Mesenteric ischemia is a disease with high mortality rate, its prognosis depends on the timing of diagnosis and early treatment. Delayed diagnosis and therapy increases mortality.
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Humanos , Masculino , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Arteria Mesentérica Superior/patología , Isquemia Mesentérica/diagnóstico , Trombosis de la Vena/tratamiento farmacológicoRESUMEN
Objective: to analyze the profile of appendectomies performed in the Brazilian Public Health System (SUS) and to compare the laparoscopic and laparotomic techniques of appendectomy. Methods: This work used information from DataSus from 2008 to 2014 (http://datasus.saude.gov.br). We compared the data of patients submitted to laparotomic appendectomy with those submitted to laparoscopic one. Results: when comparing the total growth of appendectomies, the laparoscopic route increased 279.7%, while the increase in laparotomic surgery was 25% (p <0.001) in the study period. With regard to medical and hospital costs, laparoscopic appendectomy accounted for only 2.6% of the total expenditure on appendectomies performed by the Unified Health System (SUS) hospitals, with an average cost 7.6% lower than that of laparotomy procedures, but without statistical significance. The mortality rate was 57.1% lower in the laparoscopic approach when compared with laparotomy. Conclusion: there has been a significant increase in the laparoscopic route in the treatment of appendicitis, but the method is still rarely used in SUS patients. The costs of laparoscopic appendectomy were similar to those observed in laparotomic access.
Objetivo: analisar o perfil das apendicectomias realizadas no Sistema de Saúde Pública (SUS) do Brasil e comparar as técnicas de apendicectomia, por via laparoscópica e laparotômica. Método: este trabalho utilizou informações do DataSus de 2008 a 2014 (http://datasus.saude.gov.br). Foram comparados os dados dos doentes submetidos à apendicectomia laparotômica com aqueles submetidos à apendicectomia laparoscópica. Resultados: ao se comparar o crescimento total das apendicectomias, a via laparoscópica aumentou 279,7%, enquanto o aumento da cirurgia laparotômica foi 25% (p<0,001) no período do estudo. Com relação aos custos com despesas médicas e hospitalares, a apendicectomia vídeo-laparoscópica representou apenas 2,6% do gasto total em apendicectomias realizadas por hospitais do Sistema Único de Saúde (SUS) com custo médio 7,6% inferior ao das cirurgias por via laparotômica, porém sem significância estatística. A taxa de mortalidade foi 57,1% menor na via laparoscópica quando comparado com a laparotômica. Conclusão: vem havendo um aumento significativo da via laparoscópica no tratamento das apendicites, mas o método ainda é pouco utilizado nos doentes do SUS. Os custos da apendicectomia laparoscópica se mostraram semelhantes aos observados nos acessos laparotômicos.
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Apendicectomía/métodos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Laparoscopía , Laparotomía , Brasil , Atención a la Salud , Humanos , Salud Pública , Factores de TiempoRESUMEN
Antecedentes: La apendicitis aguda no sospechada y diagnosticada puede evolucionar hacia la perforación o por el contrario conduce a la remoción de un apéndice normal. Objetivo: La utilización de un sistema de Score, desde un punto de vista clínico, para el diagnóstico de esta patología y lograr disminuir las apendicetomías negativas. Lugar de Aplicación: Hospital Nacional de Clínicas. Córdoba. (Argentina) Diseño: Estudio prospectivo y protocolizado. Material y Métodos: Comprende a 1119 pacientes estudiados entre agosto del 2000 y diciembre del 2015. De ellos, 588 eran del sexo masculino y 531 del femenino, con una edad promedio de 25,3 años de edad. A todos los pacientes se les realizo al ingreso el Score de Alvarado. En base a la clínica y a una segunda valoración con el Score se decidió la exploración quirúrgica en 1061 pacientes (94,8 %). De los 58 restantes (5,18 %), fueron excluidos por otra patología. El diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda fue confirmado por los hallazgos quirúrgicos y la anatomía patológica. Resultados: En los hallazgos operatorios se encontró en 962 pacientes (90,6%) que tenían una apendicitis aguda. No hubo mortalidad postoperatoria. En relación a la morbilidad hubo un 2,2% de complicaciones médicas y un 16,3% de las quirúrgicas. El informe anatomopatológico mostró en 99 pacientes un apéndice cecal normal. Por lo tanto la incidencia de las apendicetomías negativas fue del 9,3 %. Conclusiones: La utilización del Score en relación a los hallazgos quirúrgicos y anatomopatológicos confirma que fue sensible a partir de 6 puntos para el diagnóstico de apendicitis aguda.
Background: Acute appendicitis neither suspected nor diagnosed could develop a perforation or otherwise it would take to removing of a normal appendix. Objectives: Utilization of a clinical score system for aided diagnosis of this pathology and can reduce a negative appendicitis. Setting: National Clinicas Hospital. Córdoba. Argentina. Design: Prospective and protocoled study. Methods: 1119 patients were studied between August 2000 and December 2015. 588 males and 531 females their age average was 25.3 years. Alvarado score was realized in all patients when they entered. According clinic and second valuation with the score surgical exploration was decided in 1061 (94,8 %) patients. The remaining 58 (5,18 %) were excluded due to other pathology. The diagnosis in acute appendicitis was confirmed by surgical finding and histopathology studies. Results: In surgical finding we showed 962 patients (90,6%) had acute appendicitis. There was no operative mortality. Respects morbidity there was 2,2 % of medical and 16,3 % of surgical complications. The anatomo pathology report showed a normal cecal appendix in 99. Whereas the incidence of negative appendicectomy was about 9,3 %. Conclusions: The utilization of score related to the surgical and anatomo pathology finding confirmed it was appreciable from 6 points to acute appendicitis diagnosis.
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Humanos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Apendicitis/patología , Estudios Prospectivos , Diagnóstico Precoz , Programas de Detección DiagnósticaRESUMEN
OBJECTIVE: We compared the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy across the world and evaluated temporal trends. SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA: Population-based studies reported the incidence of appendicitis. METHODS: We searched MEDLINE and EMBASE databases for population-based studies reporting the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy. Time trends were explored using Poisson regression and reported as annual percent change (APC) with 95% confidence intervals (CI). APC were stratified by time periods and pooled using random effects models. Incidence since 2000 was pooled for regions in the Western world. RESULTS: The search retrieved 10,247 citations with 120 studies reporting on the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy. During the 21st century the pooled incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy (in per 100,000 person-years) was 100 (95% CI: 91, 110) in Northern America, and the estimated number of cases in 2015 was 378,614. The pooled incidence ranged from 105 in Eastern Europe to 151 in Western Europe. In Western countries, the incidence of appendectomy steadily decreased since 1990 (APC after 1989=-1.54; 95% CI: -2.22, -0.86), whereas the incidence of appendicitis stabilized (APC=-0.36; 95% CI: -0.97, 0.26) for both perforated (APC=0.95; 95% CI: -0.25, 2.17) and nonperforated appendicitis (APC=0.44; 95% CI: -0.84, 1.73). In the 21st century, the incidence of appendicitis or appendectomy is high in newly industrialized countries in Asia (South Korea pooled: 206), the Middle East (Turkey pooled: 160), and Southern America (Chile: 202). CONCLUSIONS: Appendicitis is a global disease. The incidence of appendicitis is stable in most Western countries. Data from newly industrialized countries is sparse, but suggests that appendicitis is rising rapidly.
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Apendicitis/epidemiología , Salud Global/estadística & datos numéricos , África/epidemiología , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , Asia/epidemiología , Australia/epidemiología , Europa (Continente)/epidemiología , Humanos , Incidencia , Medio Oriente/epidemiología , América del Norte/epidemiología , Oceanía/epidemiología , América del Sur/epidemiologíaRESUMEN
The objective of the present study is to evaluate a new diagnostic strategy using clinical findings followed by ultrasound (US) and, in selected cases, MRI. This study included 166 children presenting signs and symptoms suggesting acute appendicitis. Cases classified as suggesting appendicitis according to clinical exams had to be referred to surgery, whereas the other cases were discharged. Unclear cases were evaluated using US. If the US results were considered inconclusive, patients underwent MRI. Of the 166 patients, 78 (47%) had acute appendicitis and 88 (53%) had other diseases. The strategy under study had a sensitivity of 96 per cent, specificity of 100 per cent, positive predictive value of 100 per cent, negative predictive value of 97 per cent, and accuracy of 98 per cent. Eight patients remained undiagnosed and underwent MRI. After MRI two girls presented normal appendixes and were discharged. One girl had an enlarged appendix on MRI and appendicitis could have been confirmed by surgery. In the other five patients, no other sign of the disease was detected by MRI such as an inflammatory mass, free fluid or an abscess in the right iliac fossa. All of them were discharged after clinical observation. In the vast majority of cases the correct diagnosis was reached by clinical and US examinations. When clinical assessment and US findings were inconclusive, MRI was useful to detect normal and abnormal appendixes and valuable to rule out other abdominal pathologies that mimic appendicitis.
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Apendicitis/diagnóstico , Diagnóstico por Imagen/métodos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/métodos , Ultrasonografía Doppler/métodos , Enfermedad Aguda , Adolescente , Apendicectomía/métodos , Apendicectomía/estadística & datos numéricos , Apendicitis/cirugía , Niño , Preescolar , Estudios de Cohortes , Femenino , Humanos , Imagen por Resonancia Magnética/estadística & datos numéricos , Masculino , Variaciones Dependientes del Observador , Estudios Retrospectivos , Medición de Riesgo , Sensibilidad y Especificidad , Índice de Severidad de la Enfermedad , Ultrasonografía Doppler/estadística & datos numéricosRESUMEN
PURPOSE:To determine the best treatment option for not complicated acute appendicitis (AA) in adult patients, between single incision laparoscopy (SIL) and conventional laparoscopy (CL), measured by morbidity associated with disease.METHODS:Systematic review. Articles of adults diagnosed with AA treated by SIL or CL were analyzed. Databases included: MEDLINE, LILACS, IBECS, Web of Science, Scopus and Cochrane, using MeSH terms and free words. The studies were analyzed using the MINCIR methodology. Variables included: conversion rate, morbidity, hospital stay, surgery duration, and methodological quality (MQ) of primary studies. Averages, medians and weighted averages were calculated.RESULTS:Thirteen articles were analyzed. For SIL and CL the conversion rate were 3.4% and 0.7 %, the morbidity were 8% and 6.5%, the hospital stay were 2.5 and 2.8 days, the surgery duration were 53.4 and 53.8 minutes, and the MQ were 14.3±6.6 and 16.0±6.9 points, respectively.CONCLUSION:With the exception of the conversion rate, there are no differences between single incision laparoscopy and conventional laparoscopy for the treatment of acute appendicitis in adults.(AU)