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Summary
Acute appendectomy for appendix masses is safe and effective, with low complication rates. Most patients recover quickly, demonstrating the procedure
Area of Science:
- Surgical Gastroenterology
- Abdominal Surgery
Background:
- Appendix masses represent a complex surgical challenge.
- Early surgical intervention is often considered for managing appendix masses.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the outcomes of acute appendectomy in patients presenting with appendix masses.
- To assess the safety and efficacy of early surgical intervention for appendix masses.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective review of 34 consecutive patients with appendix masses.
- All patients underwent acute appendectomy within 32 hours of admission.
- Data collected included mortality, morbidity, and length of hospital stay.
Main Results:
- No deaths or significant morbidity were recorded.
- Minor complications included local wound issues (6 patients) and drain site infections (4 patients).
- 24 patients were discharged by postoperative day 7, with an average hospital stay of 9 days.
Conclusions:
- Acute appendectomy is a safe and effective treatment for appendix masses.
- Early surgical intervention leads to favorable patient outcomes and short hospitalizations.
- The procedure is associated with minimal complications, primarily superficial wound problems.