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Research Journal of Medical Sciences

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Prospective Study of Evaluation of Risk Factors for Pelvic Abscess in Case of Acute Appendicitis in a Tertiary Care Centre Victoria Hospital

M. Vandana, C. Shashidhara Naik and R. Yashwanth Kumar
Page: 695-699 | Received 24 Aug 2024, Published online: 23 Sep 2024

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Abstract

Acute appendicitis and its complications are leading causes of acute abdomen and indications for emergency surgical intervention in clinical practice. In clinical terms, acute appendicitis can be described as simple or complicated. Complicated appendicitis includes appendix mass, appendix abscess and perforated appendicitis. This study aims to evaluate the risk factors contributing to the development of pelvic abscess in patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis at Victoria Hospital. A prospective observational study was conducted over six months, involving patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis. Data were collected on demographic information, clinical presentation, laboratory findings and imaging results. Factors such as age, gender, duration of symptoms and preoperative management were analyzed. Pelvic abscess formation was confirmed via ultrasound or CT imaging. In without RIF/pelvic collection on CT Group, 23 (53.5%) patients had Migration/relocation of pain. In with RIF/pelvic collection on CT Group, 21 (77.8%) patients had Migration/relocation of pain. Association of Migration/relocation of pain with RIF/pelvic collection on CT Group was statistically significant (p = 0.0406). The study highlights key risk factors associated with pelvic abscess in acute appendicitis, emphasizing the importance of timely diagnosis and intervention. Recognizing these factors may help clinicians in managing patients effectively and reducing the incidence of complications.

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M. Vandana, C. Shashidhara Naik and R. Yashwanth Kumar. Prospective Study of Evaluation of Risk Factors for Pelvic Abscess in Case of Acute Appendicitis in a Tertiary Care Centre Victoria Hospital.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.59218/makrjms.2024.7.18.695.699
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