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Acute appendicitis during pregnancy.

L E Bailey, R K Finley, S F Miller

    The American Surgeon
    |April 1, 1986
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    Diagnosing acute appendicitis in pregnant patients is challenging, but prompt surgical intervention can lead to favorable outcomes with no maternal deaths and minimal fetal loss.

    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Diagnosis during pregnancy is complicated by anatomical and physiological changes.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy and outcomes of appendectomies in pregnant patients.
    • To determine the incidence and complications of appendicitis during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 41 appendectomies performed on pregnant patients between 1973 and 1983.
    • Analysis of presenting complaints, physical examinations, laboratory results, and surgical outcomes.

    Main Results:

    • Preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis was correct in 57% of cases.

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  • Presenting symptoms, physical exams, and lab tests showed limited diagnostic utility.
  • The incidence of appendicitis in pregnancy was 1:4172.
  • Rapid surgical intervention correlated with a low perforation rate (25%).
  • No maternal mortality was observed.
  • Fetal loss rate was 2%.

    • Conclusions:

    • Acute appendicitis diagnosis in pregnancy remains difficult using standard methods.
    • Timely surgical intervention is crucial for reducing complications like perforation.
    • Appendectomy during pregnancy can be performed with a low risk of maternal and fetal complications.