Complication analysis in acute appendicitis, results from an international multicenter study

ConclusionAppendectomy may be associated with serious postoperative complications. Complications were associated with older age, Charlson comorbidity index, histopathology, and high Alvarado scores. The definition of accurate diagnostic and therapeutic pathways may improve results. The association between clinical scores and radiology is recommended.
Source: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research