Compare the outcome of conservative management of acute appendicitis versus appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric age group Appendicitis Conservative management versus appendectomy in uncomplicated appendicitis
Conditions
Interventions
Patients were managed conservatively with antibiotics.After the patient is diagnosed with acute uncomplicated appendicitis in the emergency ward, patients were admitted to the indoor department and an
s TLC and CRP were performed after 24 hours and were repeated 48 hours later. If the symptoms resolved with improvement in the lab parameters, then the patient was discharged on oral antibiotics (Cipr
Experimental Procedure/Surgery,No Intervention Procedure/Surgery
Conservative Managment,Appendectomy
Sponsors
None listed
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
4 Years to 15 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1: All patients of age 4 years up to 15 years with a pediatric appendicular score >5 2: Uncomplicated appendicitis
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1: The diagnosis of perforated or complicated appendicitis (e.g., peritonitis, appendicular mass) based on clinical, laboratory, and/or imaging findings. 2: Previous history of non-operative treatment of acute appendicitis. 3: Known history of inflammatory bowel disease/chronic abdominal pain syndrome. 4: Unable to obtain informed consent from parents or guardian. 5: Known case of cognitive impairment/intellectual disability/mental illness that would impair participation.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Resolution of Symptoms 48 -72 hours yes/no | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Hospital stay time in which patient remain admitted in surgery department days | — |
Countries
Pakistan
Contacts
Public ContactMuhammad Afzal
The Children Hospital Lahore
Outcome results
None listed