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Appendicitis in mature patients.

R P Burns, J L Cochran, W L Russell

    Annals of Surgery
    |June 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Older adults with appendicitis have a higher perforation rate due to atypical symptoms and delayed diagnosis. This highlights the need for increased vigilance in this demographic for acute appendicitis.

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    Area of Science:

    • Gastroenterology
    • Surgical Pathology
    • Geriatric Medicine

    Background:

    • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
    • Age-related changes may influence appendicitis presentation and outcomes.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To compare the clinical presentation, diagnosis, and outcomes of acute appendicitis in patients over 50 years old versus those aged 25-50.
    • To identify factors contributing to increased perforation rates in older adults.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 96 patients >50 years and 91 patients aged 25-50 with acute appendicitis (1971-1980).
    • Exclusion of non-inflammatory appendiceal diseases and incidental appendectomies.

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  • Detailed analysis of symptoms, clinical findings, diagnostics, hospital course, and surgical outcomes.

    • Main Results:

    • Patients >50 years had a statistically significant increased incidence of perforation (65%, p < 0.0001).
    • Older adults presented with less frequent classic symptoms, delayed diagnosis, and longer time to surgery.
    • Complications and mortality (3 deaths, 1.6%) were higher in the older group, particularly with perforation and sepsis.

    Conclusions:

    • Increased perforation in older adults is linked to atypical presentations, delayed diagnosis, and potentially faster disease progression.
    • Acute appendicitis requires heightened clinical suspicion in elderly patients due to altered symptomatology.
    • Prompt surgical intervention is critical to improve outcomes in geriatric appendicitis patients.