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Emergency appendicectomy: a one year audit.

E J Gibney1, N Ajayi, M Leader

  • 1Department of Surgery, Beaumont Hospital, Dublin.

Irish Journal of Medical Science
|April 1, 1992
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This study found a high rate of normal appendicectomies (22.8%), particularly in women. Diagnostic methods and antimicrobial use varied, indicating areas for improving appendicitis diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Surgery
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Diagnostics

Background:

  • Appendicitis remains a common surgical emergency.
  • Accurate diagnosis is crucial to minimize negative appendicectomy rates and complications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and management practices for appendicitis.
  • To identify areas for improvement in the assessment and surgical treatment of appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of emergency appendicectomy cases over one year.
  • Review of patient demographics, diagnostic investigations, antimicrobial use, and surgical outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Overall normal appendicectomy rate was 22.8%, higher in women (31%) than men (15%).

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  • 20% of cases presented with gangrenous or perforated appendicitis.
  • Mean assessment-surgery interval was 16.7 hours.
  • Significant variation in antimicrobial use and limited benefit from haematological/radiological investigations for diagnostic accuracy.
  • 16% of patients with typical appendicitis symptoms had a normal appendix.

    • Conclusions:

    • The study highlights significant variability in appendicitis diagnosis and management.
    • Opportunities exist to refine diagnostic strategies and standardize treatment protocols.
    • Improving diagnostic accuracy can reduce unnecessary surgeries and optimize patient care.