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Appendicitis in pregnancy.

J A Mohammed, H Oxorn

    Canadian Medical Association Journal
    |May 17, 1975
    PubMed
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    Pregnancy appendectomies are rare but serious. Early diagnosis and surgery for acute appendicitis during pregnancy are crucial to minimize fetal loss, as 15% of fetuses were lost in this study.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Pregnancy presents unique challenges for diagnosing and managing appendicitis due to anatomical and physiological changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of appendectomies performed during pregnancy.
    • To determine the incidence of fetal loss associated with appendicitis in pregnant patients.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of appendectomies performed during pregnancy over a 9-year period at a single institution.
    • Analysis of maternal and fetal outcomes, including complications and survival rates.

    Main Results:

    • Twenty-five appendectomies were performed during pregnancy, with 20 cases involving acute appendicitis.

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  • All mothers survived, but two patients experienced abortion and two had premature labor.
  • The fetal loss rate associated with acute appendicitis during pregnancy was 15%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Appendicitis in pregnancy requires prompt diagnosis and surgical intervention.
    • Timely appendectomy is essential to improve maternal and fetal outcomes and reduce pregnancy complications.