Beyond Appendectomy: Predictive Factors for Major Resections in Adult Patients With Acute Appendicitis
Major resections for acute appendicitis are associated with significantly higher overall and major morbidity, as compared to LA. Clinical and imaging predictors of MR can help in improving surgical planning and informing patients about the higher risks of the operation.
Authors
- Camila Bras Harriott (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2050-7485)
- María A. Casas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1043-3865)
- Francisco Schlottmann (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3565-0559)
- Manuela Monrabal Lezama
- María Gracia Álvarez Jurado
Institutions
- University of Chicago (US)
- Hospital Alemán (AR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- World Journal of Surgery
- Published
- 2025-05-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.12588
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 4.51