ObjectiveTo further explore and discuss the value of laparoscopic appendectomy. MethodsThe clinical data of 200 patients underwent appendectomy in this hospital from April 2009 to December 2010 were collected. The operation time, postoperative hospital stay, cost of hospitalization, postoperative anal exhaust time, postoperative pain score, and surgical complications were compared between laparoscopic appendectomy and open appendectomy. ResultsThere were 8 cases conversion to the open approach in this series. The cost of laparoscopic appendectomy was higher than that of open appendectomy (Plt;0.05); the cases of chronic appendicitis, acute simple appendicitis, acute suppurative appendicitis within 36 h of onset treated by laparoscopic appendectomy had shorter operation time, shorter postoperative hospital stay, earlier postoperative anal exhaust time, and slighter postoperative pain than those treated by open appendectomy (Plt;0.05); the differences in postoperative hospital stay, postoperative anal exhaust time, postoperative pain of acute suppurative appendicitis more than 36 h of onset and acute gangrenous appendicitis treated by two types of surgery had no statistical significances (Pgt;0.05); the operation time of acute gangrenous appendicitis operated by laparoscopic surgery was longer than that by open appendectomy (Plt;0.05); incision infection rate of laparoscopic appendectomy was lower than that of open appendectomy (Plt;0.05). ConclusionsFor chronic appendicitis, acute simple appendicitis, and acute suppurative appendicitis within 36 h of onset, the outcome and advantages of laparoscopic appendectomy are outstanding, the value of application is clear; and for acute suppurative appendicitis more than 36 h of onset and acute gangrenous appendicitis, laparoscopic appendectomy is difficult and with high rate of conversion, no obvious advantages in recovery after surgery but an increase of medical costs, and the application value is not great.
Objective To investigate the clinical features, diagnosis, and surgical methods of left-sided appendicitis (LSA). Methods We retrieved LSA-related literatures through Pubmed, Google Scholar English databases, Wanfang, CNKI, VIP, and SinoMed databases (published from January 1981 to June 2017), as well as 2 cases of LSA who treated in Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, to analyze the clinical characteristics of LSA and its diagnosis and treatment methods. Results There were 92 articles in a total of 212 LSA patients were retrieved, and 2 cases treated in Beibei Traditional Chinese Medical Hospital, a total of 214 LSA patients were included in the analysis. Pain fixed position of LSA: 139 cases (65.0%) located in left-lower quadrant, 30 cases (14.0%) located in right-lower quadrant, 8 cases (3.7%) located in peri-umbilical, 15 cases (7.0%) located in mid-lower abdomen, 15 cases (7.0%) located in left-upper quadrant, 3 cases (1.4%) located in right-upper abdomen, 2 cases (0.9%) located in mid-upper abdomen, 2 cases (0.9%) located in pelvic cavity, respectively. LSA had occurred in association with several types of abnormal anomalies: 131 cases (61.2%) suffered from situs inversus totalis (SIT), 53 cases (24.8%) suffered from midgut malrotation (MM), 21 cases (9.8%) suffered from cecal malrotation, 4 cases (1.9%) suffered from long appendix, 2 cases (0.9%) suffered from free ascending colon, and 3 cases (1.4%) were unclear. The diagnosis of 114 LSA cases (53.3%) before operation was correct, in which the correct diagnosis rates of SIT-LSA and MM-LSA were 74.8% (98/131) and 22.6% (12/53), respectively. Three patients (1.4%) underwent conservative treatment, and 211 patients (98.6%) underwent surgical treatment, including 25 cases (11.7%) of laparoscopic surgery, 145 cases (67.8%) of open abdominal surgery, and unknown of 41 cases (19.1%). Laparotomy incision: abdominal incision in 74 cases (51.0%), ventral midline incision in 16 cases (11.0%), the left side of the anti McBurney incision in 43 cases (29.7%), right McBurney incision in 12 cases (8.3%). Conclusions LSA mainly occurs in association with 2 types of congenital anomalies: SIT and MM. There is some difficult to make diagnosis for abnormal anatomy and inaccurate pain location of LSA, so it is easy to cause the delay in diagnosis or misdiagnosis. For LSA, the choices of laparoscopy or laparotomy operation methods are applicable.
ObjectiveTo summarizes the clinical characteristics of chronic appendicitis in children and discusses the diagnostic methods and the clinical application value of laparoscopic surgery.MethodsThe clinical data and treatment process of 68 children with chronic appendicitis admitted to the First Affiliated Hospital of Anhui Medical University from January 2015 to January 2020 were retrospectively analyzed, and their clinical characteristics and treatment experience were summarized and analyzed.ResultsAccording to different medical histories and symptoms, 68 cases were divided into 3 groups, with 15 patients in the typical symptom group, 28 patients in the appendix abscess group, and 25 patients in the asymptomatic group. All the 25 children in the asymptomatic group underwent barium enema examination, among which 68.0% (17/25) had filling defect in the appendix cavity, 16.0% (4/25) had no obvious appendix visualization, and 68.0% (17/25) had residual barium in the appendix cavity after 72 hours. The incidence of children in the 3 groups was concentrated at school age, but there was no significant difference in the proportion of children in different age groups between the three groups (P>0.05). All cases underwent laparoscopic exploration, 66 cases successfully completed laparoscopic appendectomy, 2 cases transferred to laparotomy, and all recovered satisfactorily. There was no statistically significant difference in the incidence of postoperative complications between the 3 groups (P>0.05).ConclusionsThe clinical manifestations of chronic appendicitis in children are diverse and difficult to diagnose. Barium enema examination (including re-examination after 72 hours) in children with atypical symptoms can help confirm the diagnosis. Chronic appendicitis in children is more common in school-age children, and laparoscopic exploration+appendectomy are the preferred treatment.
目的比较腹腔镜阑尾切除术（LA）与传统开腹阑尾切除术（OA）在治疗老年（60岁）急性阑尾炎患者的临床疗效。方法回顾性分析2008年6月至2009年12月期间我院收治的67例老年急性阑尾炎患者的临床资料，根据接受的不同手术方式分为LA组（n=28）和OA组（n=39），对2组患者术中及术后相关指标进行比较。结果 LA组患者均顺利完成手术，无中转开腹; 术后无切口感染; 1例出现腹腔残余感染，经抗感染治疗后痊愈。OA组患者术后6例发生切口感染，经换药后痊愈; 5例发生腹腔残余感染，经抗感染治疗后痊愈。2组患者均无出血、阑尾残端漏、残株炎、粘连性肠梗阻等并发症发生。LA组患者手术时间与OA组比较差异无统计学意义（Pgt;0.05）。尽管LA组患者综合费用明显多于OA组（Plt;0.05），但术中出血量、术后下床时间、肛门排气时间、止痛剂使用率、切口感染率、腹腔残余感染率以及住院时间均小（少）于OA组（Plt;0.05）。 结论对老年急性阑尾炎患者的治疗，LA明显优于OA，且可作为老年急性阑尾炎患者治疗的首选术式。
目的探讨阑尾切除术后腹腔引流放置与否对切口感染的影响。方法回顾性分析1 719例阑尾手术的引流情况和切口感染情况。结果引流组切口感染率为50.93%，未引流组为3.17%(Plt;0.005)。其中单纯性阑尾炎引流组感染率为33.33%，未引流组为1.66%； 化脓性阑尾炎引流组感染率为46.43%，未引流组为3.12%； 坏疽性阑尾炎引流组感染率为56.25%，未引流组为20.00%； 穿孔性阑尾炎引流组感染率为54.95%，未引流组为23.08%。结论无论何种类型阑尾炎，术后放置腹腔内引流均可能增加切口感染。
目的 分析急性阑尾炎及易与之混淆的其他急腹症的CT图像特征，探讨CT检查对急性阑尾炎诊断及鉴别诊断思路的辅助意义。方法 收集2009年6月至2012年6月期间南方医科大学附属小榄医院收治的120例初步诊断为急性阑尾炎患者的CT影像资料，回顾性分析和对比CT征象，研究其与最终诊断之间的内在联系。结果 120例患者中，单纯性阑尾炎15例，化脓性阑尾炎45例，阑尾坏疽、穿孔25例，阑尾脓肿10例；其他急腹症20例；5例未确诊。阑尾炎患者的术前CT征象因阑尾炎种类不同而略有区别，有56例发现粪石；而其他急腹症的CT征象有结肠管壁局限性增厚、肾输尿管高密度影、肾周筋膜增厚、子宫附件区囊性或实性肿物、肠系膜淋巴结肿大、腹水等。结论 CT检查对急性阑尾炎诊断与鉴别诊断思路的形成具有重要的价值。