Status:
COMPLETED
Outcome of Elderly Patients With Appendicitis
Lead Sponsor:
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Conditions:
Appendicitis Acute
Eligibility:
All Genders
65+ years
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 a...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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
- 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
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2017
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 31 2020
Estimated Enrollment :
80 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04791657
Start Date
January 1 2017
End Date
December 31 2020
Last Update
March 10 2021
Active Locations (1)
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Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010