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1Department of General Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Alanya Alaaddin Keykubat University, 07400, Alanya, Turkey.
Elderly patients undergoing appendectomy face high perforation and morbidity rates. Fortunately, this study found no mortality in patients over 65 years old.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Geriatric Medicine
Background:
- Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure.
- Elderly patients present unique challenges in surgical outcomes.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate factors influencing morbidity and mortality in patients over 65 undergoing appendectomy.
- To identify specific risks associated with appendectomy in the elderly population.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective analysis of medical records for patients aged 65 and above diagnosed with acute appendicitis.
- Data collected included patient age, complications, perforation rates, morbidity, and mortality.
Main Results:
- Appendectomy was performed on 112 elderly patients.
- A high perforation rate of 40% and a morbidity rate of 28% were observed.
- No mortality was recorded in the study cohort.
Conclusions:
- Elderly patients undergoing appendectomy exhibit a significant risk of perforation and morbidity.
- Appendectomy in older adults requires careful consideration of potential complications.
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