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Clinical course in children with equivocal appendicitis on computed tomography: a retrospective cohort study
- Title
- Clinical course in children with equivocal appendicitis on computed tomography: a retrospective cohort study
- Authors
- Yang H.-B.; Song H.-B.; Han J.-W.; Youn J.K.; Ko D.; Ryu Y.J.; Kim J.Y.; Kim H.-Y.
- Ewha Authors
- 한지원
- SCOPUS Author ID
- 한지원
- Issue Date
- 2023
- Journal Title
- Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research
- ISSN
- 2288-6575
- Citation
- Annals of Surgical Treatment and Research vol. 104, no. 1, pp. 51 - 59
- Keywords
- Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Computed tomography; Pediatrics; Surgery
- Publisher
- Korean Surgical Society
- Indexed
- SCIE; SCOPUS; KCI
- Document Type
- Review
- Abstract
- Purpose: Appendectomy is one of the most common surgeries in children. Although various radiological examinations are performed, they do not always reveal a definitive diagnosis of appendicitis. This study aimed to investigate the clinical course of equivocal appendicitis, identify the factors associated with appendectomy, and suggest appropriate management for these patients. Methods: Patients younger than 19 years who visited Seoul National University Bundang Hospital with a differential diagnosis of appendicitis from January 2013 to December 2017 were included. All participants conducted ‘appendiceal CT’ with a scoring scale of 1–5. The higher the score, the higher the likelihood of a radiologic diagnosis of appendicitis. We defined the appendicitis CT score of 2–4 as equivocal appendicitis (n = 143). Medical records were reviewed retrospectively for demographics, further examination as abdominal ultrasonography, and appendectomy status (yes or no). The mean follow-up period was 15.6 ± 71 days. Results: Equivocal appendicitis accounted for 16.7%. Additional ultrasonography test was performed in 24.5% (35 of 143). In total, 34 patients (23.8%) underwent appendectomy. Among the patients with appendiceal CT scores 2, 3, and 4, 4.9%, 50.0%, and 87.5% underwent appendectomy, respectively. Higher WBC count, higher appendicitis CT score, and readmission were significantly associated with appendectomy in patients with equivocal appendicitis. Conclusion: Higher appendicitis CT score and WBC level were positively associated with appendectomy. Careful observation can be a treatment option in appendicitis CT score 2 or 3 groups. Appendectomy is the first-line treatment for patients with appendicitis score 4. Additional ultrasonography test is advisable to determine treatment modality for equivocal appendicitis. Copyright © 2023, the Korean Surgical Society.
- DOI
- 10.4174/astr.2023.104.1.51
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