ACUTE APPENDICITIS

This study tested a scoring system called Appendistat (APS) to see if it can help doctors quickly identify patients with severe appendicitis who need urgent surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 592 patients who had their appendix removed. The goal was to see how well the scor…

This study tested two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESPB) against a standard painkiller (tramadol) for people with acute appendicitis waiting for emergency surgery. The goal was to see if these blocks could lower pain and reduce the need for stronger opioids. 96 adults took part…

This study looked at whether adults with simple appendicitis can safely go home within 12 hours after surgery instead of staying overnight in the hospital. 120 patients were enrolled, and the main goal was to see how many could be discharged the same day. The results help doctors…

This study tested whether a nerve block called TAP block can reduce pain in people with acute appendicitis before they have surgery. 105 adults in the emergency department received the block, and researchers measured how much pain medicine they needed over 24 hours. The goal was …

This study tracked 193 adults who had emergency laparoscopic appendix surgery to see how closely hospitals followed a specific fast-recovery plan (called RICA/ERAS). Researchers measured complications, hospital stay length, and whether early discharge within 24 hours was safe and…

This study looked at what happens to pregnant women and their babies when they need emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers collected information from 3 pregnant women to learn more about how surgery affects pregnancy. The goal was to …

This study looked at how often emergency room doctors in Villavicencio, Colombia, use a simple checklist called the Alvarado score to help diagnose appendicitis. Researchers surveyed 125 physicians to see if they knew about the score, used it, and wrote down the results. The goal…