appendicitis: current management george w. holcomb, iii, m.d., mba children’s mercy hospital...
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Appendicitis:Current Management
George W. Holcomb, III, M.D., MBAChildren’s Mercy Hospital
Kansas City, MO
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Appendicitis
History
Examination
Imaging - Abdominal film?
Ultrasound?
CT scan?
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Laparoscopic Appendectomy
• Since 2002, used exclusively
• Perforated, non-perforated, abscess
• Why:1. Definitely fewer wound problems c/o open
operation
2. Less small bowel obstruction
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Laparoscopic AppendectomyPersonnel/Port Positions
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Laparoscopic AppendectomyTechnique
• Window in mesoappendix
• Vascular stapler across mesoappendix
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Laparoscopic AppendectomyTechnique
• Regular stapler across base of appendix
• Extract through 12 mm umbilical cannula
• Bag used selectively
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Acute Appendicitis(No Perforation)
• April 2003 – Nov 2006
• 609 Pts
• 3 post-op abscesses (0.49%)
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Acute Appendicitis - Contained Perforation
• Perforated appendicitis (3 - 5 day hx)• Evacuation/irrigation • Controlled spillage• Wound problems minimized
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Acute Appendicitis - Free Perforation
Hemodynamically Stable
Laparoscopic appendectomy
• reduced discomfort• selectively
irrigate/evacuate pus
• lyse adhesions
• few wound problems
• often NGT not needed
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Perforated Appendicitis
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Acute Appendicitis - Free Perforation
Hemodynamically Unstable
• IVF Resuscitation
• Antibx/NGT• Open appendectomy
• Lower midline incision• RLQ incision
• Prolonged (10 - 14 days) hospitalization
• Rare patient
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Acute Appendicitis – Definite Abscess on CT
Hemodynamically Stable
1) 5 - 7 day history
2) IVF
3) Percutaneous drainage (radiology)
4) PICC line - antibx
5) Discharge day 3-5 if stable
6) Antibx con’t 10 - 14 days at home
7) Return 8-10 wk. for interval appendectomy - overnight hospitalization
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Interval Appendectomy
Why?
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5 – Expert opinion, or applied principles from physiology, basic science, or other conditions
4 – Case series or poor quality case control and cohort studies
3 – Case control studies
2 – Review of case control or cohort studies with agreement or poor quality randomized trial
1 – Prospective, randomized controlled trials
Levels Of Evidence
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Appendectomy Studies at Appendectomy Studies at Children’s MercyChildren’s Mercy
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1. Postoperative Antibiotic Regimen for Perforated Appendicitis
• Prospective, randomized trial
• AGC vs CM
• 50 pts each arm• Definition of
perforation• Hole in appendix
• Fecalith in abdomen
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
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1. Postoperative Antibiotic Regimen for Perforated Appendicitis
• No difference b/w groups re: weight, gender, days of symptoms, temperature, WBC count on admission
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
Table 1 – Outcomes: CM vs AGC
CM AGC P Value
Time to Regular Diet (Hours) 75 +/- 48 79 +/- 41 0.68
Length of Post-Op Hospitalization (Days) 6.0 +/1 2.4 6.1 +/- 2.5 0.94
Post-Operative Abscess 15.9% 17.8% 0.81
Narcotic Charges $258 +/- $150 $361 +/- $247 0.02
Antibiotic Charges $1,246 +/- $490 $1,919 +/- $648 <0.001
Post-Operative Wound Infection 0 1 NS
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1. Postoperative Antibiotic Regimen for Perforated Appendicitis
Conclusion:
Ceftriaxone(Rocephin) and metronidazole(Flagyl) offers a
more efficient, cost-effective antibiotic regimen than
ampicillin, gentamicin, clindamycin for children with
perforated appendicitis. Also, it may allow earlier
resolution of symptomatic peritoneal irritation as reflected
by lower narcotic needs.
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
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Postoperative Antibiotic Protocol For Perforated Appendicitis
(Without Preoperative Abscess)
ROCEPHIN/FLAGYL (5 Days)
Discharge Normal WBC Afebrile
WBC or Febrile
2 More Days Antibx
CT
No abscess
3 More Days
Antibx
Abscess
Drain, PICC Line – 2 Wks, Antibx
Normal WBC, Afebrile
WBC or Febrile
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2. IV vs IV/Oral Antibiotics for Perforated Appendicitis
• Perforation defined as hole in appendix or fecalith in abdomen
• Power analysis (alpha 0.05, power 0.8) – 75 patients each arm
• Control: IV Ceftriaxone/Metronidazole (CM) – 5 days minimum
• Experimental:• Initiate CM• If tolerating regular diet, on oral analgesics & afebrile 12 hrs,
discharge on Augmentin to complete 7 day course
• Primary endpoint: incidence of postoperative abscess formation
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3. Resource Utilization and Outcomes From Percutaneous Drainage and Interval
Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis with Abscess
• Retrospective study
• June 00 – Dec 06
• 52 pts
• Attempted percutaneous drainage, interval appendectomy
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
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3. Resource Utilization and Outcomes From Percutaneous Drainage and Interval
Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis with Abscess
Mean age – 9.0 +/- 3.9 yrs
Mean weight - 34.4 +/ 18.8 kg
Mean symptoms - 8.4 +/- 7-6 days
Mean volume fluid - 76.3 +/1 81.1 cc
Mean time to interval appy – 61.9 +/- 25.2 days
Mean post-op hosp. after interval lap appy - 1.4 +/- 1.4 days
Drain complications –1) ileal perforation2) colon perforation3) bladder perforation4) buttock/thigh abscess
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
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3. Resource Utilization and Outcomes From Percutaneous Drainage and Interval
Appendectomy for Perforated Appendicitis with Abscess
Outcome Variables
Mean +/- Std Dev
Number of CT scans 3.5 +/- 2.0
Total hospital days 7.0 +/- 3.9
Total days of drainage 6.4 +/- 7.0
Number of healthcare visits 7.6 +/- 2.8
Total charges (thousands of $) 54.3 +/- 55.2
Recurrent abscess 17.3 %
Repeat drainage 11.5%
AAP, 2007AAP, 2007
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4. Adhesive Small Bowel Obstruction After Appendectomy in Children: Comparison
Between the Laparoscopic and Open Approach
Jan 98-June 05: 1105 Appendectomies-447 Open, 628 Lap.
AAP 2006AAP 2006J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007
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4. Laparoscopic versus Open Appendectomy(1105 Patients)
Laparoscopic (n = 628) Open (n = 477) P Value
Age (years) 11.0 +/- 3.7 9.2 +/- 5.1 p > 0.05
Gender (M/F) 355/273 301/176 p > 0.05
SBO 1 (0.2%) 7 (1.5%) p = 0.01
Perforated appendicitis 186 192
Mean time to SBO 8 days 58 days
Median follow-up (years) 3.5 (0.8 – 6.5) 4.9 (0.9 – 8.3)
AAP 2006AAP 2006J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007
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4. SBO After Perforated Appendicitis (1105 Patients)
Laparoscopic Open p value
Perforated appendicitis 186 192
SBO 1 (0.5%) 6 (3.1%) p = 0.03
AAP 2006AAP 2006J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007J Pediatr Surg 42:939-942, 2007
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5. Prospective Randomized Trial
• Patients presenting with an abscess
• IR drainage with IV antibiotics followed by laparoscopic interval appendectomy vs laparoscopic appendectomy and evacuation of abscess on admission
• Pilot study: 30 patients
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Evolution in Timing of Operation
1) IV CM on admission
2) Will operate that day/night until 9-10 pm
3) If present after 9-10 pm, operate next day (1 pm or earlier)
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Conclusions
• Lap appendectomy is our preferred approach for all forms of appendicitis
• Lap appendectomy can be performed for perforated appendicitis and for patients presenting with an abscess
• Lap appendectomy results in fewer wound problems and less SBO
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