ACUTE APPENDICITIS

This study looked at whether measuring a protein called calprotectin in the blood can help diagnose acute appendicitis. Researchers compared 74 patients with abdominal pain, some with confirmed appendicitis and others with non-specific pain. They measured calprotectin levels and …

This study tested whether a low-dose CT scan, enhanced with deep learning image reconstruction, can diagnose acute abdominal conditions as accurately as a standard CT scan. 246 adults with abdominal pain received both scans, and the low-dose version used less than 30% of the usua…

This study looked at whether the Appendistat Score (APS) can accurately identify patients with complicated appendicitis who need urgent surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 592 patients who had their appendix removed. They compared the APS score to the final lab results to se…

This study tested whether a numbing injection into the abdominal wall muscles (called a TAP block) can reduce pain for people with acute appendicitis waiting for emergency surgery. 105 adults in the emergency department received the block, and researchers measured how much pain m…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane (ESP) and quadratus lumborum (QL)—to see which provides better pain relief after appendix surgery in children aged 3-13. Sixty children received one of the blocks along with general anesthesia. Researchers measure…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (TAP and ESPB) to standard pain medication (tramadol) for people with acute appendicitis in the emergency department. The goal was to see if these blocks could reduce pain before surgery and lower the need for opioids. The trial inclu…

This study compared two types of nerve blocks (erector spinae plane block vs. transversus abdominis plane block) for pain relief after laparoscopic appendix removal. 72 adults aged 18-50 participated. The goal was to see which block provides better pain control and fewer complica…

This study looked at whether people with simple appendicitis can safely go home within 12 hours after surgery instead of staying overnight. Researchers followed 120 adults who had their appendix removed and checked if they were discharged quickly. The goal was to see if same-day …

This study looked at how emergency general surgery affects pregnant women and their unborn babies. Researchers planned to follow pregnant women who needed surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. The goal was to learn more about the safety of these surgeries…

This study looked at how sustainable laparoscopic appendectomy is by measuring its environmental impact (carbon emissions), cost, and health benefits. Researchers followed 63 patients in Chile who had surgery for acute appendicitis. The goal was to create a single score that comb…

This study observed 193 adults who had emergency laparoscopic appendix surgery for uncomplicated appendicitis. Researchers wanted to see how closely hospitals followed a specific recovery plan called RICA (an ERAS pathway) and whether early discharge within 24 hours was safe and …

This study looked at how often emergency room doctors in Villavicencio, Colombia, use a tool called the Alvarado score to help diagnose appendicitis. The researchers surveyed 125 doctors to see if they knew about the score, used it, and wrote it down for patients with belly pain.…

This completed trial looked at 190 people having laparoscopic appendix removal. It compared closing the appendix stump with a hand-tied knot versus a plastic clip. The goal was to see which method leads to fewer problems like infection or slow bowel recovery within 15 days after …