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Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Oncology
  • Surgical Gastroenterology
  • Hematology

Background:

  • Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency.
  • Children with malignant tumors often present with complex medical conditions.
  • Neutropenia in pediatric cancer patients can complicate the management of infections like appendicitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the clinical characteristics of acute appendicitis in children with malignant tumors.
  • To evaluate treatment outcomes for acute appendicitis in this vulnerable pediatric population.
  • To assess the impact of neutropenic status on appendicitis management and outcomes.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of clinical data from 31 pediatric patients with malignant tumors and acute appendicitis.
  • Patients were grouped by treatment modality (surgical vs. conservative) and neutropenia status.
  • Comparison of outcomes including complication rates and length of hospital stay.

Main Results:

  • The majority of patients (81%) had neutropenia. Complicated appendicitis was more frequent in the surgical group (78%) than the conservative group (23%).
  • Patients managed conservatively had lower absolute neutrophil counts. No significant differences in intra-abdominal abscess or adhesive intestinal obstruction were observed between groups.
  • Laparoscopic appendectomy was associated with a shorter hospital stay (5.0 days) compared to conservative management (9.0 days).

Conclusions:

  • Both surgical and conservative management are safe for acute appendicitis in children with cancer.
  • Treatment decisions require individualization based on clinical presentation, neutropenia, and multidisciplinary assessment.
  • The shorter hospital stay with laparoscopic appendectomy warrants further investigation in prospective studies.