Early appendectomy for appendicular mass: operative findings and outcome in 220 children—a developing country perspective

Annals of Pediatric Surgery

Table 4 Complications of early appendectomy for appendicular mass

Complications	Open appendectomy	Laparoscopic appendectomy	Total numbers	%
Wound infection
Without dehiscence	10	2	12	5.45
With dehiscence	25	0	25	11.36
Burst abdomen	5	0	5	2.27
Post-operative adhesions	2	0	2	0.91
Respiratory tract infection	2	0	2	0.91
Fecal fistula	1	0	1	0.45
Total	45	2	47	21.36