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Is there truly an oncologic indication for interval appendectomy?

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Nonoperative management of complicated appendicitis may lead to a higher risk of appendiceal neoplasms, especially in patients over 40. Further consideration is needed for these cases.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Pathology

Background:

  • Nonoperative management of complicated appendicitis is associated with a low rate of recurrence.
  • Emerging data indicate a potential increase in appendiceal neoplasms following nonoperative management.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the incidence of appendiceal neoplasms in patients who underwent interval appendectomy after nonoperative management of complicated appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patients with acute appendicitis at two university-affiliated community hospitals over 12 years.
  • Primary outcome: incidence of appendiceal neoplasm following interval appendectomy.

Main Results:

  • 11 out of 89 patients (12%) who underwent interval appendectomy after nonoperative management were diagnosed with appendiceal neoplasms.
  • Neoplasms included mucinous neoplasms (6), carcinoid tumors (4), and adenocarcinoma (1).
  • The neoplasm rate in patients over 40 was 16%.

Conclusions:

  • A significant rate of appendiceal neoplasms is identified in patients over 40 who undergo interval appendectomy.
  • This finding warrants consideration in the management of complicated appendicitis treated nonoperatively.