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A Rare Cause of Acute Abdomen: Stump Appendicitis after Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Southern Clinics of Istanbul Eurasia, 2020 Stump appendicitis is a rare complication of an appendiceal inflammation after an incomplete appendectomy. Diagnosis of stump appendicitis in patients who have a history of appendectomy and presenting with acute abdomen is frequently overlooked.
Serdar Aslan, Mehmet Cihat Özek
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Acta Anaesthesiologica Scandinavica, Volume 70, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Background Older patients undergoing emergency abdominal surgery face high risks of mortality and complications. Objective Investigate whether a care pathway designed for older patients improves surgical outcomes. Methods This single‐centre study investigated the effect of a care pathway for older patients undergoing emergency abdominal ...
Elin Kismul Aakre +6 more
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Stump Appendicitis following Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 2011 Stump appendicitis (SA) is a rare clinicopathologic entity characterised by inflammation of the appendiceal remnant after incomplete appendectomy. The diagnosis is not routinely suspected in patients who have previously undergone appendectomy.
Suresh Parameshwarappa +3 more
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Acta Ophthalmologica, Volume 104, Issue 1, Page e95-e103, February 2026.Abstract Purpose To assess the prognosis and determinants of survival after orbital exenteration in patients with conjunctival melanoma (CoM). Methods In a retrospective study, 27 consecutive patients who underwent exenteration for CoM from 2001 to 2023 were included.
David Chetroiu +7 more
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Acta Paediatrica, Volume 115, Issue 2, Page 399-407, February 2026.ABSTRACT Aim Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies in children and differentiating uncomplicated appendicitis from complicated is crucial. Our aim was to examine accuracy of preoperative C‐reactive protein (CRP) combined with imaging findings in identifying patients with uncomplicated outcome.
Jenny Puputti +2 more
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A COST-EFFECTIVENESS COMPARISON OF THE OPEN AND LAPAROSCOPIC APPENDECTOMIES FOR PEDIATRIC PATIENTS
International Journal of Health Services Research and Policy, 2019 Objectives: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) is preferred to open appendectomy (OA), as it is less invasive. However, it is debatable whether LA is more cost-effective.
Amita Bhadauria
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Health Expectations, Volume 29, Issue 1, February 2026.ABSTRACT Introduction Non‐specific abdominal pain is a common and diagnostically challenging presentation in acute care, yet little is known about patient experiences within this setting. This study explores the experiences of patients attending a surgical same‐day emergency care (SDEC) unit with non‐specific abdominal pain.
Anna Kathryn Taylor +7 more
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Health Science ReportsBackground and Aims The appendix plays an important role to the human intestinal microbiota and immunity. Thus, appendectomy may alter immune function and intestinal biofilm.
Wen‐Chun Lin +3 more
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Effects of Near Infrared Light on Surgical Wound Healing: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis
International Wound Journal, Volume 23, Issue 2, February 2026.ABSTRACT Near infrared (NIR) therapy is increasingly used to enhance postoperative wound healing, yet clinical trial results remain inconsistent. To evaluate the effectiveness of NIR therapy on postoperative wound healing and identify treatment parameters associated with optimal outcomes: This systematic review and meta‐analysis registered at PROSPERO (
Junyan Liu +5 more
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