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[Appendicitis in children].

P Hoekman, E Stein, E Traey

    Acta Chirurgica Belgica
    |May 1, 1983
    PubMed
    Summary

    A study on 218 children undergoing appendectomy found that combined ampicillin-metronidazole therapy significantly reduced infectious complications to under 3%, even with perforated appendices.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Infectious Diseases
    • Pharmacology

    Context:

    • Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure in children.
    • Appendicitis, particularly perforated appendicitis, can lead to significant post-operative complications.
    • Antimicrobial therapy is crucial in managing appendicitis.

    Purpose:

    • To evaluate the efficacy of a combined ampicillin-metronidazole antimicrobial therapy in preventing infectious complications following appendectomy in children.
    • To assess the complication rate in pediatric patients receiving this specific antimicrobial regimen during surgery.

    Summary:

    • Appendectomy was performed on 218 children under 16; 199 cases confirmed appendicitis.
    • Perforation was present in one-third of cases.
    • Combined ampicillin-metronidazole therapy initiated during surgery resulted in a complication rate below 3%.

    Impact:

    • Demonstrates the effectiveness of perioperative ampicillin-metronidazole in minimizing post-appendectomy infections in pediatric patients.
    • Provides evidence for optimizing antimicrobial strategies in the surgical management of childhood appendicitis.
    • Highlights the potential to reduce morbidity associated with perforated appendicitis in children.

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