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Associations between Th1-related cytokines and complicated pediatric appendicitis

Scientific Reports
The pathogenesis of appendicitis is not understood fully, and the diagnosis can be challenging. Previous research has suggested an association between a T helper (Th) 1-dependent immune response and complicated appendicitis. This prospective cohort study
Matilda Elliver, Martin Salö, Bodil Roth, Bodil Ohlsson, Lars Hagander, Johanna Gudjonsdottir   +5 more
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Appendiceal microbiome in uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis: A prospective cohort study.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundUncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis seem to be two different forms of this common abdominal emergency. The contribution of appendiceal microbiota to appendicitis pathogenesis has been suggested, but differences between ...
Sanja Vanhatalo, Eveliina Munukka, Teemu Kallonen, Suvi Sippola, Juha Grönroos, Jussi Haijanen, Antti J Hakanen, Paulina Salminen   +7 more
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Role of ultrasonography and inflammatory markers in predicting complicated appendicitis

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2022
Aim: The aim is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of laboratory investigations and ultrasonography (USG) in distinguishing complicated appendicitis (C-AA) from uncomplicated appendicitis (UC-AA).
Arka Banerjee, Simmi K Ratan, Sujoy Neogi, Binita Goswami, Rashmi Dixit, Shasanka Shekhar Panda   +5 more
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Validity of Machine Learning in Detecting Complicated Appendicitis in a Resource-Limited Setting: Findings from Vietnam

BioMed Research International, 2023
Background Complicated appendicitis, a potentially life-threatening condition, is common. However, the diagnosis of this condition is mainly based on physician's experiences and advanced diagnostic equipment.
Tuong-Anh Phan-Mai, T. T. Thai, Thanh Quoc Mai, Kiet Anh Vu, Cong Chi Mai, D. Nguyen   +5 more
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Spontaneous Resolution of Uncomplicated Appendicitis may Explain Increase in Proportion of Complicated Appendicitis During Covid-19 Pandemic: a Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

World Journal of Surgery, 2023
Reports of an increased proportion of complicated appendicitis during the Covid-19 pandemic suggest a worse outcome due to delay secondary to the restrained access to health care, but may be explained by a concomitant decrease in uncomplicated ...
R. Andersson, Maria S. Agiorgiti, M. Bendtsen   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Appendicitis as a complication of colonoscopy [PDF]

Journal of Surgical Case Reports, 2010
Acute appendicitis is an extremely rare complication of colonoscopy, with no reports in the British literature. Here we discuss a case report of a patient who developed acute appendicitis 24 hours following a normal diagnostic colonoscopy. This case report highlights the rarity of this life threatening complication and discusses its aetiology.
M Tee, AA Sheikh, J Watt, CR Selvasekar
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Evaluation of systemic immune-inflammation index efficacy in predicting complicated appendicitis in pediatric emergency department

Ulusal Travma Ve Acil Cerrahi Dergisi-turkish Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2023
BACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most important causes of acute abdominal pain in children who are admitted to the pediatric emergency department. This study aims to determine the usefulness of the systemic immune-inflammation index (SII)
A. Tekeli, Mehmet Bahadır Çalışkan, G. B. Bahadır, Övgücan Karadağ Erdemir   +3 more
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Predicting Complicated Appendicitis in Children: Pros and Cons of a New Score Combining Clinical Signs, Laboratory Values, and Ultrasound Images (CLU Score)

Diagnostics, 2023
Background: This retrospective study aimed to combine the clinical signs, laboratory values, and ultrasound images of 199 children with acute appendicitis in order to create a new predictive score for complicated appendicitis in children.
Konstantina Bekiaridou, K. Kambouri, A. Giatromanolaki, S. Foutzitzi, M. Kouroupi, M. Aggelidou, Savas P Deftereos   +6 more
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MUCOSECTOMY IN COMPLICATED APPENDICITIS

Pakistan Armed Forces Medical Journal, 2021
Objective: To describe the technique and results of mucosectomy; A surgical technique that is easy to perform, and has a lower morbidity and complication rate as compared to standard appendectomy in cases of complicated appendicitis. Study Design: Quasi-experimental study. Place and Duration of Study: Surgical - A Unit, Ayub Teaching ...
Ayesha Khan, Zaheer ud Din Qureshi, Anam Haider, Syeda Rifaat Qamar Naqvi, Babar Sultan, Palwasha Khan, Fahad Ali Khan, Rehana Khadim   +7 more
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Establishment of predictive models for acute complicated appendicitis during pregnancy—A retrospective case–control study

International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics: the official organ of the International Federation of Gynaecology and Obstetrics, 2023
To develop a scoring system based on clinical and imaging features to distinguish complicated appendicitis (CA) from uncomplicated appendicitis (UCA) during pregnancy.
Ping Li, Zhuo Zhang, Shanshan Weng, H. Nie   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source