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Josephine Reismann1, D Schädlich2, M I Minderjahn2
1Department of Pediatric Surgery, Charité, Universitätsmedizin Berlin, Augustenburger Platz 1, 13353, Berlin, Germany. Josephine.reismann@charite.de.
Pediatric Surgery International
|December 12, 2018
Summary
Eosinophilia is a key indicator in diagnosing uncomplicated appendicitis in children. This study confirms eosinophilia as a distinct inflammatory pattern differentiating uncomplicated appendicitis from complicated cases over time.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Surgery
- Inflammatory Diseases
- Hematology
Background:
- Uncomplicated phlegmonous appendicitis exhibits unique inflammatory patterns, notably eosinophilia, in children aged 7-17.
- Clinical differentiation of appendicitis based on inflammatory markers is challenging due to dynamic changes over time.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the distinguishability of inflammatory patterns in appendicitis using laboratory values over time.
- To expand on previous findings by including a broader age range (0-17 years) and a larger patient cohort.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective review of 1041 appendectomies in patients aged 0-17 years (January 2008 - June 2016).
- Analysis of full blood count cellular subpopulations.
- Categorization of blood sampling times relative to symptom onset (0-12h, >12-24h, >24-36h, >36-48h, >48-72h, >72h).
Main Results:
- Complicated appendicitis (n=369) showed persistently elevated leukocytes, neutrophils, and monocytes compared to uncomplicated cases (n=489).
- Uncomplicated appendicitis consistently demonstrated relative eosinophilia throughout the inflammatory process.
- Negative appendectomies (n=183) exhibited distinct inflammatory patterns separate from complicated and uncomplicated appendicitis.
Conclusions:
- Relative eosinophilia serves as a constant and independent inflammatory marker in children with uncomplicated appendicitis.
- Eosinophilia allows for the distinction of uncomplicated appendicitis throughout its inflammatory course.
- Distinct laboratory patterns aid in differentiating appendicitis types and negative appendectomies.
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