Appendicitis in children: correlation between the surgical and histological diagnosis
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This retrospective study of 1,444 pediatric appendicitis cases demonstrates strong correlation between surgeons' intraoperative assessments and histopathological findings. Underestimation of disease severity by surgeons correlates with longer hospital stays and higher complication rates, highlighting the importance of accurate intraoperative staging.
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- Strong correlation (kappa 0.637) exists between surgeon's intraoperative assessment and histopathology in pediatric appendicitis severity.
- Underestimating appendicitis severity intraoperatively increases complication risk and prolongs hospital stay (4 vs 3 days median).
- Complicated appendicitis cases are reliably identifiable during surgery, with similar accuracy for laparoscopic and open approaches.
- Accurate intraoperative staging of appendicitis severity guides appropriate postoperative management and predicts clinical outcomes.
- Surgeon's visual assessment during appendectomy has substantial clinical validity for determining disease severity in children.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Appendicitis in children: correlation between the surgical and histological diagnosis. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2024-10-04. https://dev.library.globalcastmd.com/article/9251?via_space=staycurrentmd
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