ACUTE APPENDICITIS

This study tested a scoring system called Appendistat (APS) to help doctors quickly identify patients with severe appendicitis who need urgent surgery. Researchers reviewed records of 592 patients who had their appendix removed and checked how well the score predicted complicated…

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

This study looked at whether people with uncomplicated acute appendicitis can safely have their appendix removed and go home within 12 hours, instead of staying overnight in the hospital. It involved 120 adults who were healthy enough and had a caregiver at home. The goal was to …

This study tested whether a nerve block called TAP block can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers in adults with acute appendicitis before emergency surgery. 105 participants received the block in the emergency department. The goal was to see if this approach improves …

This study looked at pregnant women who needed emergency surgery for problems like appendicitis or gallbladder disease. Researchers wanted to see if the surgery affected the baby's health. They found that emergency surgery did not harm the baby. The study was small, with only 3 p…

This study watched 193 adults who had emergency laparoscopic appendix removal to see how closely hospitals followed a special recovery plan called RICA (ERAS). The goal was to check if following the plan leads to fewer complications, shorter hospital stays, and the possibility of…

This study looked at how often emergency room doctors in Villavicencio, Colombia, use the Alvarado score—a tool that helps diagnose appendicitis. Researchers surveyed 125 doctors to see if they knew the score, used it, and recorded it for patients with belly pain. The goal was to…