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The investigators performed a retrospective review of all patients undergoing appendicectomy from March-November 2018 using the online theatre database and discharge letters. CA was defined as patients with perforated or gangrenous appendicitis on histology. Patients were divided into 2 groups; Group 1 (G1) included patients with CA who had a drain inserted; Group 2 (G2) included patients with CA and no drain.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Patients with complicated appendicitis who had a drain inserted |
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| Group 2 | Patients with complicated appendicitis who did not have a drain inserted |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Abdominal drain | Procedure | A latex-free drain (size 20F) |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Intra-abdominal abscess | Up to 6 months post-operative |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Length of stay | Number of days patient in hospital since admission | 8 months - March to November 2018 |
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All patients over the age of 16 with complicated appendicitis (CA) were included. CA was defined as histologically proven gangrenous or perforated appendicitis.
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whittington Hospital NHS Trust | London | N19 5NF | United Kingdom |
Anonymised data if appropriate with permission of the Trust
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001064 | Appendicitis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D059413 | Intraabdominal Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D005759 | Gastroenteritis |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| D004066 |
| Digestive System Diseases |
| D002429 | Cecal Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |