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A fast track pathway for perforated appendicitis significantly reduced hospital stays for patients. This approach to managing perforated appendicitis is safe, with acceptable morbidity and readmission rates.

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  • Surgery
  • Gastroenterology
  • Public Health

Background:

  • Perforated appendicitis leads to longer hospital stays and increased complications.
  • Fast track protocols can shorten hospitalization for various surgical conditions.
  • This study investigates a fast track pathway for perforated appendicitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a fast track pathway for perforated appendicitis.
  • To analyze length of stay, morbidity, and readmission rates in patients managed with this pathway.

Main Methods:

  • A retrospective review was conducted on patients treated via a fast track pathway for perforated appendicitis.
  • Patients received initial intravenous antibiotics, followed by oral antibiotics upon stabilization.
  • Exclusion criteria included interval appendectomy.

Main Results:

  • The study included 55 patients (34 male, 21 female) with a mean age of 46.8 years.
  • Average length of stay was 2.67 days (median 2 days).
  • Postoperative morbidity was 20%, with common complications including abscess, prolonged ileus, pneumonia, and congestive heart failure. Readmissions occurred in 5 patients.

Conclusions:

  • A fast track pathway for perforated appendicitis can shorten hospital stays.
  • The pathway demonstrates acceptable postoperative morbidity and readmission rates.
  • This approach has the potential for significant cost savings compared to traditional methods.