Unworthy Appendectomies in acute Appendicitis: Analysis of Causes and Approaches to Reducing the Frequency of Overdiagnosis

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15.7% of appendectomies revealed no morphological signs of acute inflammation, indicating overdiagnosis.
Improper collection of medical history and interpretation of symptoms were significant causes of diagnostic errors.
The study emphasizes the necessity for a multi-stage diagnostic approach to improve accuracy in appendicitis cases.
Implementing repeated examinations and laboratory monitoring can significantly reduce unnecessary surgeries.

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Retrospective analysis reveals 15.7% of appendectomies in acute appendicitis are unnecessary, suggesting improved diagnostic protocols.

Ziyavidin Kubanychbekovich Kudaiberdiev (2025) studied this question.

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