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Comparative study of early versus interval appendicectomy in appendicular mass.

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  • 1Department of General Surgery, SRVS Medical College Shivpuri, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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Early appendectomy for appendicular mass offers faster recovery and shorter hospital stays compared to interval appendectomy. This approach is safe and efficient for managing appendicular mass.

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Area of Science:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Surgical Oncology
  • Clinical Surgery

Background:

  • The optimal timing for appendectomy in appendicular mass cases is debated.
  • Early appendectomy and interval appendectomy are two primary management strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare clinical outcomes between early and interval appendectomy for appendicular mass.
  • To evaluate the safety and efficiency of early appendectomy.

Main Methods:

  • Prospective observational study involving 184 patients with appendicular mass.
  • Patients were divided into early surgery (24-48 hours) and interval surgery (6-8 weeks) groups.

Main Results:

  • Early appendectomy showed shorter operative times and faster postoperative recovery.
  • Improved hospital stay and bowel function return were observed in the early appendectomy group.
  • Complication rates were similar between both surgical timing groups.

Conclusions:

  • Early appendectomy is a safe and efficient option for managing appendicular mass.
  • The study supports early surgical intervention for improved patient outcomes.