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World J Clin Cases. Jul 16, 2021; 9(20): 5372-5390
Published online Jul 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i20.5372
Published online Jul 16, 2021. doi: 10.12998/wjcc.v9.i20.5372
Figure 1 Timeline of the key events in the history of and research into surgery delay in patients with acute appendicitis.
AA: Acute appendicitis; EAES: European Association for Endoscopic Surgery; COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019; ED: Emergency department; HD: Hospital day; RCT: Randomized controlled study; WSES: World Society of Emergency Surgery.
Figure 2 Subtypes of acute appendicitis with different fates determined by inflammation progression and interventions.
NOM: Non-operative management.
Figure 3 Causes, adverse effects, and resolutions of preoperative delay in patients with acute appendicitis.
AA: Acute appendicitis; COVID-19: Coronavirus disease 2019; LA: Laparoscopic appendectomy; NOM: Non-operative management; POCs: Postoperative complications.
- Citation: Li J. Revisiting delayed appendectomy in patients with acute appendicitis. World J Clin Cases 2021; 9(20): 5372-5390
- URL: https://www.wjgnet.com/2307-8960/full/v9/i20/5372.htm
- DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.12998/wjcc.v9.i20.5372