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Acute appendicitis in early childhood

B Siegal, E Hyman, E Lahat

    Helvetica Paediatrica Acta
    |June 1, 1982
    PubMed
    Summary

    Acute appendicitis is rare in children under five, but often presents with severe symptoms like perforation and peritonitis. Early surgery in these pediatric appendicitis cases led to good outcomes.

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    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastroenterology

    Background:

    • Acute appendicitis is uncommon in children under five years old.
    • This age group exhibits a male predominance and rapid disease progression.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To analyze the clinical characteristics and outcomes of acute appendicitis in children under five years old.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 1728 appendectomies performed between 1973-1978.
    • Focus on the 18 cases involving patients under five years of age.

    Main Results:

    • Low incidence (1%) in patients under five.
    • High rate of perforation (72%) and peritonitis at operation.
    • Consistent presentation with fever, abdominal pain, and vomiting; high leukocyte count.
    • All patients operated within 16 hours of admission.

    Conclusions:

    • Despite high perforation rates, prompt surgical intervention in pediatric appendicitis yields favorable outcomes.
    • Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial for minimizing morbidity and mortality in young children.

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