Intraluminal appendiceal fluid is a predictive factor for recurrent appendicitis after initial successful non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric patients.

Abstract:

BACKGROUND:The risk factors for recurrent appendicitis in pediatric patients are unclear. This study aimed to identify the predictive factors for recurrent appendicitis in pediatric patients who initially underwent successful non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis. METHODS:Potential predictive factors for recurrent appendicitis in terms of clinical characteristics, laboratory data, and abdominal ultrasonography and computed tomography findings, were evaluated. RESULTS:This study included 125 patients who underwent initial successful non-operative management of appendicitis. The rate of recurrent appendicitis was 19.2%, and the mean time to recurrence was 12.6 months. Univariate analyses found that rebound tenderness, muscle guarding, appendicoliths, appendiceal diameter >9 mm, and intraluminal appendiceal fluid were associated with recurrent appendicitis. Multivariate analysis identified only intraluminal appendiceal fluid as an independent predictor of recurrent appendicitis. CONCLUSIONS:Intraluminal appendiceal fluid is a predictive factor for recurrent appendicitis after initial non-operative management. The results of this study provide valuable information that may help to determine the appropriate management during the first episode of appendicitis.

journal_name

J Pediatr Surg

authors

Koike Y,Uchida K,Matsushita K,Otake K,Nakazawa M,Inoue M,Kusunoki M,Tsukamoto Y

doi

10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2014.01.003

subject

Has Abstract

pub_date

2014-07-01 00:00:00

pages

1116-21

issue

7

eissn

0022-3468

issn

1531-5037

pii

S0022-3468(14)00011-6

journal_volume

49

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