Surgical Complications Following Appendectomy in Obese Patients
Author Information
Author(s): Muacevic Alexander, Adler John R, Al Sabr Abdulrahman, Aljohani Abdulrahman, Althoubi Sultan, Al Marzoqi Mohammad, Almutairi Majed, Al Enizy Fahad B, Al Ghuraibi Abdullah, Alsadhan Saud, Alrabah Saud, Boghdadl Sami A
Primary Institution: King Saud Bin Abdulaziz University for Health Sciences, Riyadh, SAU
Hypothesis
How does obesity affect the outcomes of appendicitis and appendectomy?
Conclusion
Obesity does not significantly influence the management of appendicitis and its surgical outcomes.
Supporting Evidence
- Obese patients had a longer length of stay in the hospital.
- 86.35% of patients did not present with complicated appendicitis.
- Comorbidities like diabetes and hypertension were more prevalent in obese patients.
Takeaway
This study found that being obese doesn't really change how doctors treat appendicitis, even though obese patients might stay in the hospital longer.
Methodology
Retrospective cohort study analyzing data from 564 patients who underwent laparoscopic appendectomy.
Limitations
Findings may not be generalizable due to the study being limited to a single tertiary care center.
Participant Demographics
Predominantly male (63.65%) with a mean age of 30 years.
Statistical Information
P-Value
0.0189
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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