Risk factors for the development of complicated appendicitis in adults

Risk factors for the development of complicated appendicitis in adults

Objective: To investigate the patient`s history and physical examination information to find out risk factors associated with complicated appendicitis. Material and Methods: Two hundred patients who were admitted with complicated appendicitis (including abscess, phlegmon, and generalized peritonitis) were retrieved from our database. Two hundred patients with non-complicated acute appendicitis were randomly selected from the same period. These two groups were compared in terms of demographic characteristi...

Authors: Naderan, M., Babaki, A.E.S., Shoar, S., (...), Nasiri, S., Khorgami, Z. Journal : Turkish Journal of Surgery View at: https://doi.org/10.5152/UCD.2015.3031