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[Combination of appendicitis with gynecologic diseases]
V Z Makhovskií1, V A Aksenenko, L M Mazikina
1State Medical Academy, Stavropol'.
Khirurgiia
|January 1, 1997
Summary
Combined appendicitis and gynecologic conditions are common, often requiring surgical intervention. This study analyzes 782 patients, highlighting the frequency of appendectomy with gynecologic procedures and associated inflammatory genital disorders.
Area of Science:
- Gastroenterology and Gynecology
- Surgical Pathology
Context:
- Analysis of 782 patients undergoing surgery for combined abdominal and retroperitoneal diseases between 1970 and 1996.
- Focus on 321 patients (41.0%) who had appendectomy combined with gynecologic operations, aged 15-80 years.
Purpose:
- To investigate the incidence and characteristics of combined appendicitis and gynecologic diseases.
- To review surgical approaches and outcomes for these complex cases.
Summary:
- Appendicitis types included catarrhal (202), phlegmonous (113), and gangrenous (6).
- Common gynecologic conditions were ovarian cyst rupture (183), purulent salpingitis (76), and uterine procedures (34).
- Abdominal exudate was present in 284 patients, with various surgical incisions used.
Impact:
- Highlights the frequent co-occurrence of appendicitis and gynecologic pathology.
- Provides insights into surgical management strategies for patients with concurrent abdominal and pelvic diseases.
- Emphasizes the need for comprehensive diagnostic and surgical planning in such cases.