Health Condition 1: K35- Acute appendicitis
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention1: Total bilirubin: Shall send a total bilirubin test panel for patient have satisfied the inclusion criteria
Control Intervention1: Total bilirubin: No active comparator intervention. Pat
Sponsors
Institution (Kasturba Medical College)
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1)Patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis based on clinical signs and symptoms such as right iliac fossa pain, nausea, vomiting, and fever. 2)Adults aged 18 years and above. 3)patients confirmed with acute appendicitis through clinical evaluation, imaging (ultrasound/CT scan), or surgical exploration. 4)Patients with perforated appendicitis confirmed by intraoperative findings or postoperative pathological examination. 5) Patients with uncomplicated appendicitis confirmed through surgery or imaging.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1)Pregnant women, as appendicitis presentation and bilirubin levels may differ in pregnancy. 2) Patients with chronic liver diseases such as cirrhosis or hepatitis, as these can affect bilirubin metabolism. 3) Patients with known hyperbilirubinemia due to conditions like hemolytic anemia or biliary tract obstruction. 4) Patients with severe, uncontrolled comorbidities such as sepsis, acute pancreatitis, or renal failure, which could interfere with diagnosis. 5) Children under 18 years old due to differences in disease presentation and bilirubin metabolism.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Elevated bilirubin levels associated with perforated appendix will be found after the study Timepoint: On the day of diagnosis total bilirubin will be sent | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| NILTimepoint: NIL | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactChundi vinuthna
Kasturba medical college and hospital
Outcome results
None listed