Teagan Telesnicki,Jordan Nantais,Charles De Mestral,Anthony de Buck van Overstraeten,David Gomez
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Abstract
OBJECTIVE
To describe long-term re-presentations and interventions following non-operative management (NOM) of acute appendicitis (AA).
SUMMARY BACKGROUND DATA
Trial data suggest NOM of AA carries a substantial risk of subsequent appendectomy, although NOM is increasingly offered to patients. Population-based data is required to understand the real-world long-term course of patients undergoing NOM of AA.
METHODS
This population-based cohort study included all adult patients in Ontario, Canada who presented to any emergency department (ED) with AA between 2004-2019. Patients who did not undergo a procedure on index ED presentation or hospital admission were defined as NOM and followed for five years. The cumulative incidence of composite re-presentation or intervention (ED re-presentation, re-admission, emergency, or scheduled appendicitis procedure) was calculated accounting for competing risk of death.
RESULTS
Of 156,362 patients identified with AA, 13,200 underwent NOM. The cumulative incidence of composite re-presentation or intervention was 33% at 1-year (95%CI 32-33%) and 36% at 5-years (95%CI 36-37%). At 5-years, the incidence of appendicitis-specific ED re-presentation or hospital re-admission was 16% (95%CI 15-16%), the incidence of an emergency procedure for AA was 12% (95%CI 12-13%), and the incidence of scheduled surgery was 21% (95%CI 20-21%). In a subgroup of patients with uncomplicated AA, composite re-presentation or intervention was 28% at 1-year (95%CI 27-29%) and 32% at 5-years (95%CI 32-33%).
CONCLUSIONS
Real-world estimates of emergency re-presentation with or without urgent surgery following NOM of AA were lower than previously described. Scheduled appendectomy made up an important proportion of long-term interventions following NOM.
期刊介绍:
The Annals of Surgery is a renowned surgery journal, recognized globally for its extensive scholarly references. It serves as a valuable resource for the international medical community by disseminating knowledge regarding important developments in surgical science and practice. Surgeons regularly turn to the Annals of Surgery to stay updated on innovative practices and techniques. The journal also offers special editorial features such as "Advances in Surgical Technique," offering timely coverage of ongoing clinical issues. Additionally, the journal publishes monthly review articles that address the latest concerns in surgical practice.