Clinical Decision-Making for Appendectomy in Kosovo: A Conjoint Analysis
International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 2022 Objective: The objective was to investigate the association of clinical attributes with decision making for performing appendectomy and making preoperative preparations for appendectomy. Method: A conjoint analysis with 17 clinical scenarios was executed with surgeons employed at public hospitals in Kosovo.
Ilir Hoxha, Krenare Grezda
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Development and evaluation of a patient decision aid for pediatric interval appendectomy
World Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2022 Objective One option for the treatment of perforated appendicitis in pediatric patients is interval appendectomy (IA). A patient decision aid (PDA) can be useful in the decision-making process regarding IA.
Victoria Larocca +3 more
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The Effects of Preoperative Pain Education on the Decision to Discharge Patients Following Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy [PDF]
Annals of Coloproctology, 2020 Purpose Few studies have analyzed the effects of preoperative pain education on the postoperative decision to discharge. The purpose of this study was to determine the effects of pain education and management on the decision to discharge patients after ...
Ji Won Seo +7 more
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Needs assessment of parents for a patient decision aid in pediatric interval appendectomy via the qualitative interview method [PDF]
World Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2022 Objectives Appendicitis is one of the most commonly encountered pediatric surgical diagnoses, with non-operative management of perforated appendicitis leading to two treatment options: an interval appendectomy (IA) or expectant management.
Ahmed Nasr +5 more
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Low-Grade Appendiceal Mucinous Neoplasm (LAMN) Presenting Acutely: A Case Report and Concise Review of Surgical Decision-Making [PDF]
International Medical Case Reports JournalMohammad Eghbali,1 Mohaddese Gohari,2 Reza Mohebbi3 1Department of Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical Sciences, Torbat Heydariyeh, Iran; 2Student Research Committee, Torbat Heydariyeh University of Medical ...
Eghbali M, Gohari M, Mohebbi R
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A rare guest in the hernia sac: Preoperatively diagnosed Amyand’s hernia with gangrenous appendicitis [PDF]
Radiology Case ReportsAmyand’s hernia is a rare clinical entity defined by the presence of the vermiform appendix within an inguinal hernia sac, with acute appendicitis occurring in this setting being exceptionally uncommon.
Carolina Baz, MD +2 more
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Abscess and symptoms duration upon presentation should guide decision algorithms for early versus interval appendectomy in children [PDF]
Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2019 Background: To compare outcomes for complicated appendicitis treated with early versus interval appendectomy and to identify which patients would likely benefit from early appendectomy.
Faidah Badru +7 more
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Pelvic osseous foreign body identified during laparoscopic appendectomy in a child with acute appendicitis: a case report [PDF]
Frontiers in MedicineBackgroundAcute appendicitis (AA) is among the most frequent surgical emergencies in children, and laparoscopic appendectomy is widely accepted as the standard treatment.
Han Zhang, Youcheng Zhang, Lingling Pu
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Postlaparoscopic appendectomy acute pain: identifying risk factors and building a clinical prediction model [PDF]
Frontiers in SurgeryBackgroundLaparoscopic appendectomy is the standard treatment for acute appendicitis; however, postoperative acute pain remains a significant challenge.
Yubo Zhang +7 more
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy versus Open Appendectomy in Acute Appendicitis
Journal of Nepal Health Research Council, 2023 Background: Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgical procedure performed. Appendectomy is performed by either open or laparoscopic methods. However, there is lack of consensus regarding the most appropriate method.
Yugal Jyoty Nepal +3 more
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