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[Complicated appendicitis during pregnancy].

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Complicated appendicitis in pregnant women occurs in 6.51% of cases. Diagnosis is challenging, but laparoscopic surgery offers better outcomes than open procedures.

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Area of Science:

  • Obstetrics and Gynecology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Medical Imaging

Background:

  • Complicated appendicitis during pregnancy presents diagnostic challenges.
  • Early and accurate diagnosis is crucial for maternal and fetal well-being.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To analyze the incidence, diagnosis, and treatment of complicated appendicitis in pregnant women.
  • To determine the optimal surgical approach for complicated appendicitis in pregnancy.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective cohort analysis of 338 pregnant women undergoing appendectomy (2012-2016).
  • Analysis of perioperative variables, clinical/laboratory symptoms, ultrasound findings, and pregnancy outcomes.
  • Statistical comparison using Fisher's exact test, Mann-Whitney-Wilcoxon's U-test, and multivariate regression.

Main Results:

  • Complicated appendicitis incidence was 6.51%.
  • No single clinical symptom reliably indicated complicated appendicitis.
  • Laparoscopic interventions (27%) were less frequent, with higher conversion rates compared to uncomplicated cases.

Conclusions:

  • Clinical and ultrasound diagnosis of complicated appendicitis in pregnancy is insufficient, necessitating advanced imaging like MRI.
  • Laparoscopic surgery is a viable and safe option for complicated appendicitis in pregnant women, yielding superior outcomes to open surgery.