Appendicitis in Adults and Children in France-A Prospective Study by the French Surgical Association Multicenter Cohort

Current Management of Appendicitis in Adults and Children in France-A Prospective Study by the French Surgical Association Multicenter Cohort (APPEA)

Acute appendicitis still represents a surgical challenge, despite profound changes in practice in recent decades. The objective of this study was comprehensively document current surgical practices aimed at improving the management and follow-up of pediatrics and adults patients presenting with appendicitis in France.

The APPEA series is a national multicentric prospective cohort that included children and adults in France with acute appendicitis presenting between March 1st and June 30th, 2016. Data included demographic characteristics, medical history, symptoms, biology, radiology, treatments given during hospitalization, the modalities of the intervention, and any complications during a follow-up period of 6 months.

Inclusion Criteria:

• patients admitted for appendicitis in participating centers
• informed

Exclusion Criteria:

• patient's (or parent's for children) opposition