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September 5, 2025British journal of surgery

SP4.15 Management of intra-abdominal contamination at appendicectomy: A retrospective cohort study

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SWSarah WillFMFoteini MoniatiAAAhmed Kamel Ali

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Overview

Retrospective audit evaluates adherence to WSES Jerusalem guidelines in appendicitis treatment, highlighting complications.

Key Points

  • Overall, 16.7% of patients experienced a complication, indicating significant morbidity post-appendicectomy.
  • Of 215 patients who underwent appendicectomy, 80 had complicated appendicitis, revealing challenges in management.
  • In the suction and irrigation group, 18 developed an intra-abdominal complication, stressing the need for better practices.
  • This study identifies variation in the management of abdominal contamination, underscoring the need for guideline adherence.

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Will et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d647774e8https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf166.061
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