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17 lis 2023 · The timely diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis in pregnancy are crucial to minimizing risk to the gravida and fetus. An obstetrical care provider and a general surgeon must collaborate to develop a tailored treatment plan that incorporates the stage of pregnancy, the severity of appendicitis, and the potential impact on maternal and ...
28 paź 2022 · The aim of this rapid guideline was to develop evidence-informed, trustworthy recommendations on the management of acute appendicitis in pregnancy to support decision making of general surgeons, anesthesiologists, obstetricians, and patients in decision making.
20 lis 2023 · Commonly, appendicitis in pregnancy is diagnosed with radiographic imaging, preferably ultrasound or MRI. Due to increased risk with delay to surgery, surgical management is recommended, as opposed to non-operative management, and ultimately a laparoscopic appendectomy is the surgery of choice.
In broad terms, the treatment options can be categorized as either operative or non-operative. The failure rate of non-operative management ranges from 12% to 40%. 2 6 7 Studies highlighting conservative treatment success are limited by treatment-group inequities 8 and lack of histopathological confirmation for appendicitis, 9 raising suspicion ...
9 wrz 2024 · This topic will discuss the diagnosis and management of pregnant persons with suspected and confirmed appendicitis. Additional content on appendicitis can be found in related content, including: (See "Acute appendicitis in adults: Clinical manifestations and differential diagnosis".) (See "Acute appendicitis in adults: Diagnostic evaluation".)
3 kwi 2015 · To understand the modalities useful in accurate diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy. To learn about the range of clinical presentations and differential diagnoses. To appreciate the risks involved with different management options, anaesthetic and surgical.
18 maj 2020 · Guidelines suggest patients with suspected acute appendicitis should be stratified based on clinical scoring systems, to optimize the use of diagnostic imaging and prevent unnecessary surgery.
