Acute Appendicitis A Prospective Study Of 128 Cases In 2nd March Hospital-Sebha

Abstract

In a prospective study, 128 patients diagnosed as acute appendicitis were admitted to general surgery department of 2nd March hospital.72 were male, 56.25%, with mean age of 24.5 yrs and 56 were female, 43.75%, with mean age 23.5 yrs. Total mean age of 24 yrs range 4-66 yrs. 32 cases are perforated, 25%. 11 cases presented with periappendicular mass, 8.59%. 15 patients operated with normal appendix 12.8%. 7 patients developed wound infection 5.98%, all were perforated.