Key result
Immediate exploration of appendicular lump reduced the average length of hospital stay to 4 days compared to 11 days with conservative management.
Why the study?
Does immediate exploration improve outcomes and reduce hospital stay compared to conservative management in patients with appendicular lump?
Population
64 patients of both sexes admitted with a diagnosis of appendicular lump
Comparison
Immediate exploration (surgery) vs Conservative management followed by interval…
Design
RCT, Randomly divided in two groups
Authors
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Early exploration may shorten hospital stay versus conservative care in appendicular lump; leaves open optimal strategy pending randomized trials.
RCT (n=64)
Randomly divided
No
Does immediate exploration improve outcomes and reduce hospital stay compared to conservative management in patients with appendicular lump?
Absolute Event Rate: 4% vs 11%
Immediate exploration for appendicular lump reduces hospital stay and avoids readmission compared to conservative management.
Patel et al. (2015) conducted an RCT in Appendicular lump (n=64). Immediate exploration vs. Conservative management (Ochsner-Sherren regime) was evaluated on Average length of hospital stay. Immediate exploration of appendicular lump reduced the average length of hospital stay to 4 days compared to 11 days with conservative management.
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