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[Reoperations in appendicitis]
A Vargas Domínguez1, L H Ortega León, P Miranda Miranda Fraga
1Servicio de Cirugia General, Hospital General de México, S.S.
Abstract:
We present our experience in reoperations after appendectomy. From 276 patients were operated for acute appendicitis, we found 70 who presented appendicular abscess, only 13 needed reoperation because of residual abscess, (three cases), evisceration (four cases), and cecum perforation (two cases). All had history of more than four days of preoperative evolution (range 4-45 days) in those eleven patients (six men, and five women) were done 13 reoperations. We had no mortality after successful recovery in all of theme. Our experience in reported from the surgical services of Hospital General de México an Hospital Juárez, both located in México City.
Insights
Reoperation after appendectomy is uncommon but necessary for complications like residual abscess or cecal perforation. This study found no mortality in patients requiring reoperation for appendiceal abscess complications.
Area of Science:
- General Surgery
- Abdominal Surgery
Context:
- Appendectomy is a common surgical procedure for acute appendicitis.
- Appendiceal abscesses can complicate acute appendicitis, sometimes necessitating further intervention.
- Reoperation following appendectomy is a less frequent but critical aspect of surgical management.
Purpose:
- To report the experience and outcomes of reoperations after appendectomy for complicated appendicitis.
- To analyze the indications and results of reoperations in patients who initially presented with appendiceal abscess.
Summary:
- Out of 276 patients operated for acute appendicitis, 70 developed an appendiceal abscess.
- Only 13 patients (11 individuals) required reoperation due to residual abscess, evisceration, or cecum perforation.
- All reoperations were performed on patients with a preoperative evolution exceeding four days, with no mortality observed.
Impact:
- Highlights the low but significant incidence of reoperations needed for specific appendiceal abscess complications.
- Demonstrates the feasibility and safety of reoperation in selected cases, achieving successful recovery without mortality.
- Provides valuable data for surgical decision-making and patient management in complex appendicitis cases.