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Acute appendicitis in the elderly.

W Y Lau, S T Fan, T F Yiu

    Surgery, Gynecology & Obstetrics
    |August 1, 1985
    PubMed
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    Elderly appendicitis patients often present atypically. Older patients, particularly those over 70, face a higher risk of appendiceal perforation, especially with delayed surgery.

    Area of Science:

    • Medicine
    • Surgery
    • Geriatrics

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is common, but presentation and outcomes can differ in elderly patients.
    • Understanding these differences is crucial for timely diagnosis and treatment in older adults.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the clinical presentation, progression, and outcomes of appendicitis in patients over 60 years old.
    • To identify risk factors for complications such as appendiceal perforation, morbidity, and mortality in this demographic.

    Main Methods:

    • Prospective study of 104 patients aged over 60 with appendicitis.
    • Analysis of clinical features, time to operation, perforation rates, and postoperative complications.
    • Correlation of outcomes with patient age, delay in treatment, and presence of comorbidities.

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    Main Results:

    • Clinical presentation was largely similar to younger patients, with some atypical cases showing distension and minimal pain.
    • Appendiceal perforation rates were significantly higher in patients over 70 and those with prolonged delays.
    • Perforation occurred within 24 hours of symptom onset in approximately 40% of elderly patients.
    • Mortality was linked to associated medical diseases, while morbidity correlated with perforation and delays exceeding 37 hours.

    Conclusions:

    • Appendicitis in the elderly progresses rapidly to perforation, necessitating prompt surgical intervention.
    • Age, delayed diagnosis, and comorbidities significantly increase the risk of adverse outcomes in elderly appendicitis patients.
    • Early surgical management is critical to reduce perforation, morbidity, and mortality in this vulnerable population.