Abstract:Patients suffering from appendicitis with severe pathological findings or microperforation have a poor prognosis. Therefore, when selecting treatments, it is critical to clarify the factors related to histopathological severity and the presence of microperforation in cases diagnosed as mild appendicitis. We retrospectively collected data from 357 consecutive patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis based on symptoms such as fever, physical findings, blood tests, and imaging findings who underwent surgery at … Show more
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