Risk factors for developing intra-abdominal abscess following appendicectomy for acute appendicitis: a retrospective cohort study
Elevated CRP on admission may predict the development of post-operative IAA formation or the need for laparoscopic washout post-appendicectomy. Prolonged post-operative antibiotic use appears independent of the development of IAA as well as the need for laparoscopic washout. These data highlight the need for clear guidelines on peri-operative antibiotic use following appendicectomy.
Authors
- Benliang Mao (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-6135-8134)
- Daniel Vagg
- Geoffrey M. Collins (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9092-3228)
- Femi E. Ayeni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6827-0088)
Institutions
- The University of Sydney (AU)
- New South Wales Department of Health (AU)
- Concord Repatriation General Hospital (AU)
- Nepean Hospital (AU)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Langenbeck s Archives of Surgery
- Published
- 2024-08-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s00423-024-03421-w
- Citations
- 7
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.84
Funders
- University of Sydney