Hydronephrosis as a predictor of complicated acute appendicitis: a cross-sectional study

Key Points

• No significant association was found between hydronephrosis and outcomes of complicated acute appendicitis.
• The analysis involved reviewing data from patients with suspected appendicitis and assessing hydronephrosis presence.
• Cross-sectional analysis methods were utilized to determine relationships between the two conditions.
• Results suggest that hydronephrosis may not be a reliable predictor for complicated cases of acute appendicitis.