Appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy– a retrospective comparative study of 99 pregnant and 1796 non-pregnant women - Takeaways - MDSpire

Appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy– a retrospective comparative study of 99 pregnant and 1796 non-pregnant women

  • By

  • Michael Hoffmann

  • L. Anthuber

  • A. Herebia da Silva

  • A. Mair

  • S. Wolf

  • C. Dannecker

  • M. Anthuber

  • M. Schrempf

  • October 28, 2024

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    Suspected appendicitis is the most common reason for non-obstetric surgery during pregnancy, with an incidence of 1:500 to 1:1000.

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    Diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnant women is challenging due to atypical symptoms and normal leukocytosis, complicating clinical assessments.

  • 3

    Laparoscopic appendectomy is preferred over open surgery during pregnancy, as studies indicate it is safe regarding fetal outcomes.

  • 4

    Routine imaging, particularly ultrasound, is recommended for suspected appendicitis in pregnant women, with MRI as a secondary option.

  • 5

    This study analyzed 99 pregnant women undergoing surgery for suspected appendicitis, contributing valuable data to the existing literature.

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Appendectomy for suspected appendicitis during pregnancy– a retrospective comparative study of 99 pregnant and 1796 non-pregnant women

  • by Michael Hoffmann, L. Anthuber, A. Herebia da Silva, A. Mair, S. Wolf, C. Dannecker, M. Anthuber, M. Schrempf

  • October 28, 2024

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