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This guideline offers recommendations for diagnosing and managing acute appendicitis in elderly patients. It advises against using scoring systems alone for diagnosis and favors surgery over antibiotics for eligible patients, recommending laparoscopic over open procedures.

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  • Geriatric Medicine
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Evidence-Based Medicine

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis diagnosis and management in elderly patients lack evidence-based guidelines.
  • Elderly patients present unique challenges for appendicitis diagnosis and treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop trustworthy, evidence-informed guidelines for acute appendicitis in the elderly.
  • To provide clear recommendations for diagnosis and management strategies.

Main Methods:

  • A rapid guideline was developed adhering to GRADE and AGREE II standards.
  • Systematic reviews and evidence synthesis were conducted.
  • A guideline panel utilized an evidence-to-decision framework and Delphi process for consensus.

Main Results:

  • A weak recommendation against using clinical scoring systems to replace cross-sectional imaging for diagnosis.
  • A weak recommendation against antibiotics alone over surgery for fit patients.
  • A weak recommendation for laparoscopic over open surgery.

Conclusions:

  • This guideline provides evidence-based recommendations for acute appendicitis in elderly patients.
  • The recommendations aim to improve diagnostic accuracy and treatment outcomes.