Outcome of Elderly Patients With Appendicitis

Gulhane Training and Research Hospital80 enrolled

Overview

This study aims to evaluate factors that predict 30-day complications after the surgical treatment of appendicitis in elderly patients.

Appendicitis in elderly patients is more challenging due to delayed presentation and higher comorbidities, which is associated with increased postoperative morbidity and mortality. In this study, we aim to investigate the factors that predict 30-day complications after the surgical treatment of appendicitis in elderly patients. Records of patients who underwent appendectomy for appendicitis will be extracted. The primary outcome is 30-day postoperative complications. Independent variables examined include demographics, comorbidities, preoperative laboratory values, pathological findings, and surgical features. Both univariate and multivariate regression will be performed to identify factors associated with postoperative complications.

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

Conditions

Appendicitis Acute

Interventions

AppendectomyPROCEDURE

Surgical treatment for appendicitis

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 65 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 65 years and older * Patients undergoing appendectomy for acute appendicitis (pathologically confirmed) * Patients having complete records of clinical data and postoperative follow-up records Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 65 years * Patients undergoing an appendectomy as part of another major operation or those with appendiceal malignancy * Patients who are treated nonoperatively for acute appendicitis

Locations (1)

Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

30-day postoperative complication rate

The primary clinical outcome of interest is 30-day postoperative complications. The Clavien-Dindo classification will be used to grade postoperative outcomes and complications

Time frame: 30 days

Secondary Outcomes

In-hospital mortality rate

In-hospital mortality is defined as death occurring during the hospital stay after the surgical procedure

Time frame: 30 days

30-day readmission rate

30-day readmission is defined as unplanned readmission to the hospital within 30 days of discharge.

Time frame: 30 days

Data from ClinicalTrials.gov

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