Appendectomy during Pregnancy: A Case Report
Author Information
Author(s): Thomas Holzer, Gianmaria Pellegrinelli, Philippe Morel, Christian Toso
Primary Institution: University Hospitals of Geneva, Faculty of Medicine, University of Geneva, Geneva, Switzerland
Hypothesis
The management of acute appendicitis during pregnancy, particularly in the third trimester, is challenging and requires careful consideration of surgical approaches.
Conclusion
Both the mother and child fully recovered after a complicated laparoscopic appendectomy that required conversion to an open procedure.
Supporting Evidence
- Appendicitis is the most common cause of non-obstetrical operation.
- Up to 23% of appendectomies performed during pregnancy show normal appendices.
- Performing an appendectomy for a false diagnosis of appendicitis is associated with similar rates of fetal loss as regular appendectomies.
Takeaway
This study talks about a pregnant woman who had surgery for appendicitis, which was tricky because she was far along in her pregnancy, but both she and her baby are okay now.
Methodology
A case report detailing the surgical management of a pregnant patient with appendicitis, including laparoscopic and open surgical techniques.
Limitations
The study is based on a single case report, which may not be generalizable to all cases of appendicitis during pregnancy.
Participant Demographics
A 27-year-old pregnant woman at 33 weeks of amenorrhea.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.05
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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