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Acute Appendicitis: Epidemiological, Clinical, Surgical, and Post-surgical Characteristics in a Honduran General Hospital.
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Evaluation of Demographic and Clinical Characteristics and Intraoperative and Pathological Findings in Patients With Suspected Appendicitis Who Underwent Appendectomy in 5 Azar Hospital in 2022
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 4 citations in OpenAlex.
- Complicated appendicitis in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis.ANZ journal of surgery · 2025Pooled it
- Non-operative management of acute appendicitis is not readily generalisable to Honduras: a viewpoint from a low-resource setting.Journal of global health · 2026Article
- Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio for preoperative risk stratification of complicated appendicitis in children: a retrospective study.BMC gastroenterology · 2025Article
- The Safety and Feasibility of Single-Stage Versus Staged Laparoscopic Approach for Acute Appendicitis with Inguinal Hernia in Pediatric Patients: A Comparative Study.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
- Therapeutic effectiveness and influencing factors of laparoscopic appendectomy with mesoappendix dissection in the treatment of acute appendicitis.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Controversies and Future Directions in Management of Acute Appendicitis: An Updated Comprehensive Review.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- Outcome of intra-operative Purulent Peritoneal Fluid Aspirate Culture Results during Appendicectomy in Patients' Management.Nigerian medical journal : journal of the Nigeria Medical AssociationArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAcute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency worldwide, yet data specific to Central America, including Honduras, are limited. This study aimed to investigate the epidemiological, clinical, surgical, and post-surgical characteristics of acute appendicitis in a Honduran general hospital.
methodsA descriptive, quantitative, non-experimental, cross-sectional study was conducted at the Mario Catarino Rivas Hospital in San Pedro Sula, Honduras. The study sample consisted of 100 patients admitted with acute appendicitis from January to April 2022. Data on demographic factors, surgical interventions, appendicitis phases, appendix location, and laboratory findings were collected and analyzed.
resultsThe mean age of the participants was 28.5 years, with a slight male predominance (52%). Timely surgical intervention was performed in 95% of cases within the first 12 hours. The gangrenous phase was observed in 30% of patients, followed by the perforated (24%), edematous (24%), and suppurative (22%). Retrocecal appendicitis accounted for the majority of cases (66%). Moderate leucocytosis (46%) and severe leucocytosis (39%) were associated with acute appendicitis severity. A higher neutrophil percentage was indicative of complicated appendicitis. Computed tomography was underutilized, with only one patient undergoing the examination.
conclusionThis study provides valuable insights into Honduras' epidemiological, clinical, and surgical characteristics of acute appendicitis. Early surgical intervention and laboratory findings, such as leukocyte count and neutrophil percentage, can aid in assessing disease severity. Further research is warranted to understand the unique aspects of acute appendicitis in Central America and optimize patient management. This study highlights the need for multi-centre studies and long-term follow-up to enhance our understanding of appendicitis in similar populations.
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