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Acute appendicectomy is better choice for appendicular mass
Annals of King Edward Medical College. 2005; 11 (4): 432-434
in English | IMEMR | ID: emr-69699
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To compare the cost effectiveness, hospital stay and morbidity in each type of management of appendicular mass i.e. early surgical intervention and conservative management. A randomized comparative study. South Surgical Ward, Mayo Hospital Lahore from July, 1999 to January, 2001. 40 patients were included dividing in two equal groups. Group A patients were explored early and group B patients were managed conservatively. Cost effectiveness, hospital stay and morbidity were determined in each group. Mean hospital stay was 2.85 days [2-4 days] in group A and 6.25 days [5-8 days] in group B [p value< 0.001]. Mean expenditure in group A was Rs.1255 and Rs. 2183.75 in group B [p value < 0.001]. 100% patients in group A got complete pain relief within three days while it took 7 days for 90% of patients in group B [p value<0.001]. Oral fluids were started earlier in group A as compared to group B [p value<0.05]
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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Appendicitis / Postoperative Complications / Treatment Outcome / Cost-Benefit Analysis / Laparotomy Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ann. King Edward Med. Coll. Year: 2005

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Index: IMEMR (Eastern Mediterranean) Main subject: Appendicitis / Postoperative Complications / Treatment Outcome / Cost-Benefit Analysis / Laparotomy Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Ann. King Edward Med. Coll. Year: 2005