Practice patterns and clinical outcomes in acute appendicitis differ in the elderly patient

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Authors

Matteo Cimino · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Alan Biloslavo · Ospedale di Cattinara

Hayato Kurihara · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Gabriele Bellio · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Matteo Porta · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Silvia Fattori · Fondazione IRCCS Ca' Granda Ospedale Maggiore Policlinico

Abstract

Our findings highlight significant differences in the clinical course and outcomes of acute appendicitis in the elderly compared to younger patients, suggesting a need for age-adapted diagnostic pathways and treatment strategies to improve outcomes in this vulnerable population.

Topics & Keywords

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Diverticular Disease and Complications

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: European Journal of Trauma and Emergency Surgery

Volume 50, Issue 5, pp. 2155-2164

DOI: 10.1007/s00068-024-02620-w

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