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Appendectomy during pregnancy.

R C Doberneck

    The American Surgeon
    |May 1, 1985
    PubMed
    Summary
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    Pregnant women with suspected appendicitis benefit from early appendectomy. Prompt surgical intervention in appendicitis cases during pregnancy prevents complications, ensuring positive maternal and fetal outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Obstetrics and Gynecology
    • Surgical Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but diagnosis in pregnant patients can be challenging.
    • Delayed diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis in pregnancy can lead to increased maternal and fetal morbidity.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of clinical findings in pregnant women with suspected appendicitis.
    • To assess the safety and outcomes of appendectomy in pregnant patients.
    • To determine factors influencing maternal and fetal outcomes in appendicitis during pregnancy.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 29 pregnant patients who underwent appendectomy.
    • Analysis of clinical presentation, laboratory findings, and surgical outcomes.
    • Comparison of findings between patients with confirmed appendicitis and those with other causes of right lower quadrant pain.

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    Main Results:

    • Twenty of 29 patients had confirmed appendicitis.
    • Common findings in appendicitis included <24 hours of right lower quadrant pain, nausea, vomiting, fever ≤38°C, and leukocyte count >15,000.
    • No fetal or maternal deaths or complications occurred; outcomes were not influenced by antibiotic or progestational agent use.

    Conclusions:

    • Early appendectomy in pregnant women with suspected appendicitis is safe and recommended.
    • Peritonitis, not appendectomy, is the primary cause of complications in pregnant patients with appendicitis.
    • Clinical criteria can aid in differentiating appendicitis from other causes of abdominal pain in pregnancy.