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Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Complicated Appendicitis: A Comparison with Open Appendectomy

World Journal of Surgery, 2008
AbstractBackgroundAlthough laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is widely performed in many countries, LA for complicated appendicitis, which includes perforated or gangrenous appendicitis with or without localized or disseminated peritonitis, has not become a common practice yet.MethodsWe retrospectively analyzed the clinical records of 230 patients who had
Goutaro Katsuno, Kunihiko Nagakari, Kazuyoshi Sugiyama, Seiichiro Yoshikawa, Masaki Fukunaga   +4 more
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Negative findings at appendectomy

The American Journal of Surgery, 1984
A prospective study was conducted on 107 patients with negative findings at appendectomy. The operation was unnecessary in 94 of the patients. A cause for the symptoms could be found in 43 patients, 32 during operation and 11 later by investigation or by a second operation. Diagnosis remained unclear in 64 patients.
Kin Wah Chu, Wan-yee Lau, Shu-hong Wong, Sheung Tat Fan, Tim-fuk Yiu   +4 more
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Meta‐analysis of unplanned readmission to hospital post‐appendectomy: an opportunity for a new benchmark

ANZ journal of surgery, 2019
Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention. While many studies report readmission, a meta‐analysis of readmission post‐appendectomy has not been published.
Kate Bailey, M. Choynowski, S. M. U. Kabir, J. Lawler, Adibah Badrin, M. Sugrue   +5 more
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy

Journal of Gynecologic Surgery, 1991
Since early 1987, 62 laparoscopic appendectomies have been performed without any major operative or postoperative complications. Just over half of these patients required hospitalization overnight for observation. The rest went home with activity and dietary restriction for 48 to 72 hours.
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Clinical Outcomes of Acute Appendicitis During Pregnancy: Conservative Management and Appendectomy

World Journal of Surgery, 2021
Masayuki Nakashima, Masato Takeuchi, K. Kawakami   +2 more
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Appendectomy versus conservative treatment with antibiotics for patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis: a propensity score–matched analysis of patient-centered outcomes (the ACTUAA prospective multicenter trial)

International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2021
M. Podda, G. Poillucci, D. Pacella, L. Mortola, A. Canfora, S. Aresu, M. Pisano, E. Erdas, A. Pisanu, N. Cillara, Fernando Stefano Danilo Michela Massimiliano Francesco Carl Serventi Marini Sirigu Piga Coppola Balestra De Ni, F. Serventi, S. Marini, D. Sirigu, M. Piga, M. Coppola, F. Balestra, C. De Nisco, M. Pazzona, M. Anania, F. Pulighe, Antonio Lai, R. Ottonello, R. De angelis, S. Piro, P. Calò, F. Podda, L. Saba, V. Bottino, P. Dalla Caneva, L. Canu, E. Piras, A. Deserra, F. Virdis, C. Gerardi, L. Gordini, S. Sanna   +36 more
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Laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis: a comparison with open appendectomy

Surgical Endoscopy, 2006
The role of laparoscopic appendectomy for perforated appendicitis remains controversial. This study aimed to compare laparoscopic and open appendectomy outcomes for children with perforated appendicitis.Over a 36-month period, 111 children with perforated appendicitis were analyzed in a retrospective review.
Ashley H. Vernon, Douglas C. Barnhart, Carroll M. Harmon, A. Yagmurlu, Keith E. Georgeson   +4 more
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Long-term impacts of appendectomy associated with increased incidence of inflammatory bowel disease, infection, and colorectal cancer

International Journal of Colorectal Disease, 2021
Seohee Lee, E. Jang, Junwoo Jo, S. Park, H. Ryu   +4 more
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[Laparoscopic appendectomy].

Minerva chirurgica, 2007
Most laparoscopic procedures are performed on an elective basis. However, as general surgeons have gained more experience with laparoscopy, they are employing this procedure also for the evaluation and treatment of acute abdominal conditions such acute appendicitis, acute cholecystitis, perforated gastroduodenal ulcer and abdominal trauma, acute ...
Bravetti M., CIROCCHI, Roberto, Giuliani D., De Sol A., Locci E., Spizzirri A., Lamura F., GIUSTOZZI, Giammario, SCIANNAMEO, Francesco   +8 more
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An unusual appendectomy

Veterinary Record, 1979
RH Neill, A Scott
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