Research Journal of Medical Sciences
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Conservative Approach to Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Is it Feasible During a Pandemic A Paradigm Shift of the Future
Ramesh C. Sagar, M.D. Hussainuddin Madni, S.D. Mandolkar, Abdul Azeem and Venkatesh
Page: 5-8 | Received 10 Jul 2024, Published online: 06 Aug 2024
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Abstract
The present study aimed to know the feasibility of conservative management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis. The patients admitted in RIMS for uncomplicated acute appendicitis in department of general surgery or department of surgical oncology at RIMS, Raichur from July 2021 to July 2022. 80 patients were included in the study and 80 patients were divided into two groups with 40 patients in each group. There were male predominance in both the groups and most of the patients belonged to 21‐60 years of age. The commonest type was acute appendicitis which was 70% followed by perforated appendicitis. Most of the patients with acute appendicitis were treated conservatively. 58 patients were treated conservatively and 22 patients were treated by surgery. Conservative management is more emphasized in managing appendicitis (acute and uncomplicated).
How to cite this article:
Ramesh C. Sagar, M.D. Hussainuddin Madni, S.D. Mandolkar, Abdul Azeem and Venkatesh . Conservative Approach to Uncomplicated Appendicitis: Is it Feasible During a Pandemic A Paradigm Shift of the Future.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.5.8
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1815-9346/10.36478/makrjms.2024.9.5.8