Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Experiment Videos

Incidental appendicectomy with laparotomy for trauma.

L W Norton, M Sweeney, B Eiseman

    The British Journal of Surgery
    |June 1, 1975
    PubMed
    Summary
    This summary is machine-generated.

    Related Concept Videos

    You might also read

    Related Articles

    Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

    Sort by
    Same author

    Very Long-Chain Acyl-CoA Dehydrogenase Deficiency Presenting as Rhabdomyolysis.

    Irish medical journal·2022
    Same author

    Counseling clients during New York City's COVID-19 pandemic: observations on fundamental elements of emotions management.

    Irish journal of psychological medicine·2020
    Same author

    Extracorporeal Assist - Liver, Spleen, and Lung.

    Scandinavian journal of gastroenterology·2016
    Same author

    Rapid decompression: a protective substance.

    Project report. USAF School of Aviation Medicine·2014
    Same author

    Differential vasodilation of human placental and myometrial arteries related to myofilament Ca(2+)-desensitization and the expression of Hsp20 but not MYPT1.

    Molecular human reproduction·2013
    Same author

    Identification of Porphyromonas levii isolated from clinical cases of bovine interdigital necrobacillosis by 16S rRNA sequencing.

    Veterinary therapeutics : research in applied veterinary medicine·2010

    Performing incidental appendicectomy during laparotomy for abdominal trauma may be beneficial, especially for males under 50 at risk for appendicitis. This procedure showed a 7% wound infection rate despite a 21% intestinal perforation incidence.

    Area of Science:

    • Trauma Surgery
    • Surgical Procedures
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Abdominal trauma necessitates laparotomy, with incidental appendicectomy considered in select cases.
    • Understanding the risks and benefits of incidental appendicectomy in trauma patients is crucial.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the outcomes of incidental appendicectomy in patients undergoing laparotomy for abdominal trauma.
    • To determine the safety and efficacy of this procedure in a specific patient demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective analysis of 206 patients undergoing laparotomy for abdominal trauma.
    • Comparison of outcomes between patients who had incidental appendicectomy (83) and those who did not.

    Main Results:

    Related Experiment Videos

    • Incidental appendicectomy patients had a 21% incidence of intestinal perforation and a 7% rate of wound infection.
    • A single complication, pelvic abscess, was possibly linked to the appendicectomy.
    • Organ injury rates differed between groups, limiting direct comparison.

    Conclusions:

    • Incidental appendicectomy may be advisable for males under 50 undergoing laparotomy for trauma due to their higher risk of future appendicitis.
    • Specific indications for performing incidental appendicectomy during trauma laparotomy are proposed.