Two different methods for appendiceal stump closure: metal clip and Hem-o-lok clip.
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
; 24(8): 571-3, 2014 Aug.
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ABSTRACT
INTRODUCTION:
Closure of the appendiceal stump (CAS) is the most crucial part of appendectomy procedures because most of the complications occur by a leak of the stump. The aim of this retrospective clinical study is to emphasize two different methods (metal clip and Hem-o-lok(®) [Teleflex Medical, Research Triangle Park, NC] clip) for CAS. MATERIALS ANDMETHODS:
The cases were divided into two subgroups according to the type of CAS. Subgroups were compared with each other according to age, intraabdominal abscess formation, operation duration, and complication rate.RESULTS:
No intraoperative complications were seen in either subgroup. There were 22 postoperative complications in the metal clip subgroup (13 intraabdominal abscesses, 9 wound infections) and 8 postoperative complications in the Hem-o-lok clip subgroup (five intraabdominal abscesses, three wound infections). The cost of the closure was $7 for the metal clip group and $50 for the Hem-o-lok clip group.CONCLUSIONS:
The use of Hem-o-lok clips and metal clip for CAS in laparoscopic appendectomy is a feasible, safe, and cost-effective procedure in patients with a mild to moderately inflamed appendix base of less than 10 mm in diameter.
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Colección:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Apendicectomía
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Laparoscopía
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Técnicas de Cierre de Heridas
Tipo de estudio:
Etiology_studies
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Evaluation_studies
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Observational_studies
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
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Male
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Laparoendosc Adv Surg Tech A
Año:
2014
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Turquía