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Appendix mass in the very young child

P Puri, E Boyd, E J Guiney

    Journal of Pediatric Surgery
    |February 1, 1981
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    Appendicitis in young children often presents as an appendix mass. Non-operative management of these appendix masses significantly reduces complications and hospital stays for pediatric patients.

    Area of Science:

    • Pediatric Surgery
    • Gastrointestinal Surgery

    Background:

    • Appendicitis is a common surgical emergency in children.
    • Appendix mass formation can complicate the presentation and management of appendicitis.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the incidence of appendix mass in young children with appendicitis.
    • To assess the impact of non-operative management on outcomes for pediatric appendicitis with appendix mass.

    Main Methods:

    • Retrospective review of 158 pediatric patients diagnosed with appendicitis within the first three years of life.
    • Analysis of diagnosis methods (clinical examination vs. examination under anesthesia) for appendix mass.
    • Comparison of complication rates and hospital stay duration between operative and non-operative management strategies.

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    Main Results:

    • An appendix mass was present in 54% (34%) of 158 pediatric patients with appendicitis.
    • Appendix mass was identified in 19 patients via clinical exam and 35 under anesthesia.
    • Non-operative management of appendix mass led to markedly reduced complication rates and shorter hospital stays.

    Conclusions:

    • Appendix mass is a frequent initial presentation of appendicitis in early childhood.
    • Non-operative management is a safe and effective strategy for pediatric appendicitis presenting with an appendix mass, improving patient outcomes.