Acute Appendicitis in the Elderly: A Nationwide Retrospective Analysis

Acute Appendicitis in the Elderly: A Nationwide Retrospective Analysis

<b>Background:</b> Acute appendicitis (AA) in older individuals remains understudied. We aimed to assess AA characteristics in patients older than 60 years and evaluate the impact of comorbidities. <b>Methods:</b> This retrospective study analyzed data from the American Natio...

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Main Authors: Malkiely Gal, Paran Maya, Kobo Ofer, Khan Mansoor, Abbou Benyamine, Kessel Boris
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-04-01
Series:Journal of Clinical Medicine
Subjects:
acute appendicitis
elderly
comorbidities
clinical outcomes
age-related complications
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2077-0383/13/7/2139

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