Correlation between Age of Subjects and Length of the Appendix in Bundelkhand Region of India.

Background: The aim of present study is to note the correlation of appendix length with age in both genders in patients of acute appendicitis from Bundelkhand region. Methods: This observational study was carried out on 100 patients belonging from Bundelkhand region of India, suffering from Acute Appendicitis. The patients were divided into groups based on their genders and ages. Measurement of length of the appendix was taken from base to tip. All the findings were tabulated and inferences were drawn followed by statistical comparison using t-test and ANOVA with p value <0.05 considered as significant. Regression analysis was done to note the correlation between age of the subject and length of appendix in both genders. Results: A highly significant positive correlation was noted between ages of patient with the length of the appendix. This positive correlation was seen in both genders. Conclusion: The data of the present study may provide a baseline in the standardization of the anthropometric information regarding the length of vermiform appendix of Bundelkhand population.

Variation in Appendix Position in Bundelkhand Region of India.

Background: The aim of present study is to note the prevalence of various positions of appendix along with its length and extent of meso-appendix in two genders and different age groups in patients of acute appendicitis from Bundelkhand region. Method: This observational study was carried out on 100 patients belonging from Bundelkhand region of India, suffering from Acute Appendicitis. Position of appendix and extent of meso-appendix observed carefully followed by measurement of length of appendix from base to tip. All the findings were tabulated and inferences were drawn followed by statistical comparison using chi-square test and t-test with p value <0.05 considered as significant. Result: Highest prevalence of acute appendicitis was found in the age group of 11-19 years age group. Highest prevalent position amongst all appendix position was retrocaecal in both genders and in all age groups followed by pelvic position. The length of appendix ranged from 37 mm to 120 mm in males with an average of 78.9 ± 18.1 mm, while its length ranged from 38 mm to 96 mm in females with an average of 65.5 ± 17.5 mm. Average length of the appendix was found 13.4 mm higher in males as compared to females. In 90% of cases in this study, mesoappendix extended to its full extent, whereas in 10% cases it failed to reach its tip. Conclusion: Findings in this study show subtle differences in length, position and extent of mesoappendix from other studies from other regions. Such studies are needed to be conducted in all geographical regions with as much possible number of observations.