Table 3 Procedures and findings
Procedures/findings | Pre-protocol (400) | Post protocol year 1 (927) | Post protocol year 2 (431) |
|---|---|---|---|
Operative procedure | 127 (32%) | 143 (15%) | 125 (29%) |
Laparoscopic appendectomy | 120 (95%) | 132 (92%) | 117 (94%) |
Open appendectomy | 7 ( 5%) | 11 ( 8%) | 8 ( 6%) |
Acute appendicitis | 100 (79%) | 107 (75%) | 88 (70%) |
Perforated appendicitis | 11 ( 9%) | 15 (10%) | 14 (11%) |
Normal appendix | 16 (12%) | 15 (15%) | 14 (18%) |
Length of stay—non perforated | 25 h (4–168) | 28 h (4–500) | 30 h (4–166) |
Length of stay—perforated | 108 h (32–208) | 92 h (23–216) | 135 h (65–280) |