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  • Surgical Gastroenterology

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a frequent cause of acute abdomen.
  • Prompt surgery is crucial for complicated appendicitis.
  • Uncomplicated appendicitis may allow for delayed surgical intervention.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the safety of preoperative delays in managing uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
  • To determine if delays impact perforation or complication rates.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of patients admitted with acute appendicitis.
  • Comparison of outcomes between patients with immediate surgery versus those with delays up to 8 hours.
  • Assessment of perforation and postoperative complication rates.

Main Results:

  • Short preoperative delays (up to 8 hours) in uncomplicated appendicitis are not linked to higher perforation rates.
  • Postoperative complication rates remain similar for patients experiencing short delays.
  • Timely surgical intervention is essential for complicated appendicitis, but not strictly required for uncomplicated cases within this timeframe.

Conclusions:

  • Preoperative delays of up to 8 hours are acceptable for uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
  • This finding supports a more flexible approach to surgical scheduling for non-complicated cases.
  • Management strategies can be optimized based on appendicitis severity.