Incidental Appendiceal Tumors During Appendectomy: A 19-year Retrospective Review at a Municipal Hospital

Appendectomy is the most common emergency surgical procedure. While non-operative management (NOMA) has gained popularity, particularly during the COVID pandemic, there is concern that NOMA might miss appendiceal tumors, including malignant ones. We sought to investigate the incidence and distribution of appendiceal tumors among appendectomy patients to determine its impact on the decision to pursue NOMA.
Source: Journal of the American College of Surgeons - Category: Surgery Authors: Tags: General Surgery Source Type: research