Research Article

Should histopathological evaluation of all appendectomy specimens essential?

Volume: 6 Number: 3 December 9, 2021
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Should histopathological evaluation of all appendectomy specimens essential?

Abstract

Aim: Acute appendicitis is a surgical emergency. While fecaliths and lymphoid hyperplasia are the most
common etiological factors, some unexpected reasons can also be encountered. In order to evaluate the cause, all
appendectomy specimens are routinely sent for pathological examination in our hospital. However, some studies
question the routine sending of appendectomy specimens for pathological examination. The aim of this study is
to appreciate whether routine pathological evaluation is necessary.
Methods: The histopathological reports of 1,358 patients who underwent appendectomy between February 2019
and July 2020 in Ankara City Hospital, were retrospectively evaluated. The rate of unestimated or unexpected
findings was detected. It was evaluated whether unexpected findings were suspected clinically, radiologically
and macroscopically. In addition, the effects of unexpected results on the treatment of the patient were
identified.
Results: 811 male and 547 female were included in the study. Unexpected pathological findings were detected in
57 patients. Of the 14 patients suspected of having unexpected findings, six were confirmed pathologically, of
which one was suspected by preoperative imaging methods and five were macroscopically suspected during
surgery. While the presence of unexpected pathological findings caused additional medical treatment in two
patients and additional surgical treatment in three patients, seven patients are still being followed up in different
clinics.
Conclusion: We recommend that appendectomy specimens be routinely sent for pathological examination, as
unexpected results that may affect the patient's health, may be missed without histopathological examination. 

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Details

Primary Language

English

Subjects

Surgery

Journal Section

Research Article

Publication Date

December 9, 2021

Submission Date

July 15, 2021

Acceptance Date

September 19, 2021

Published in Issue

Year 2021 Volume: 6 Number: 3

Vancouver
1.Mustafa Dönmez, Mustafa Ömer Yazıcıoğlu. Should histopathological evaluation of all appendectomy specimens essential? Arch Clin Exp Med [Internet]. 2021 Dec. 1;6(3):123-6. Available from: https://izlik.org/JA86TW96MH