Factors Associated With Postoperative Complications After the Surgical Treatment of Appendicitis in Elderly Patients
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Not specified
- Conditions
- Appendicitis Acute
- Sponsor
- Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
- Enrollment
- 80
- Locations
- 1
- Primary Endpoint
- 30-day postoperative complication rate
- Status
- Completed
- Last Updated
- 5 years ago
Overview
Brief Summary
This study aims to evaluate factors that predict 30-day complications after the surgical treatment of appendicitis in elderly patients.
Detailed Description
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.
Investigators
Suleyman Utku Celik
Principal Investigator
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Eligibility Criteria
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
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
30-day postoperative complication rate
Time Frame: 30 days
The primary clinical outcome of interest is 30-day postoperative complications. The Clavien-Dindo classification will be used to grade postoperative outcomes and complications
Secondary Outcomes
- 30-day readmission rate(30 days)
- In-hospital mortality rate(30 days)