Management of acute appendicitis in pediatric patients with acute leukemia: Insights from a single-center study.
Pediatr Blood Cancer
; 71(8): e31114, 2024 Aug.
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| ID: mdl-38840423
ABSTRACT
Acute appendicitis (AA) in pediatric patients with acute leukemia mandates prompt treatment. Diagnosis presents challenges, relying on clinical and radiological assessments, often leading to treatment delays that may disrupt leukemia management. Our study on 14 such cases underscores the pivotal role of swift intervention. While conservative AA treatment may pose no risk to healthy children, our findings mandate the performance of laparoscopic appendectomy within 24 hours of diagnosis. This strategy yielded successful surgical outcomes while ensuring uninterrupted leukemia care. Our experience contributes important insights to the limited understanding of navigating this complex clinical scenario.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Apendicite
Limite:
Child
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
Pediatr Blood Cancer
Assunto da revista:
HEMATOLOGIA
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NEOPLASIAS
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PEDIATRIA
Ano de publicação:
2024
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Article
País de afiliação:
Israel