Appendicitis in Adults and Children in France-A Prospective Study by the French Surgical Association Multicenter Cohort

Acute appendicitis still represents a surgical challenge, despite profound changes in practice in recent decades. The objective of this study was comprehensively document current surgical practices aimed at improving the management and follow-up of pediatrics and adults patients presenting with appendicitis in France.

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Key information

Conditions

Appendicitis Acute Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Peritoneal Diseases Peritonitis

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

About this study

The APPEA series is a national multicentric prospective cohort that included children and adults in France with acute appendicitis presenting between March 1st and June 30th, 2016. Data included demographic characteristics, medical history, symptoms, biology, radiology, treatments given during hospitalization, the modalities of the intervention, and any complications during a follow-up period of 6 months.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

patients admitted for appendicitis in participating centers
informed

Exclusion criteria

patient's (or parent's for children) opposition

Treatment and study plan

evaluation of practices

Other

Study of the management and follow-up of patients presenting with appendicitis in France.

Primary outcomes

Surgical practices in the management of adults and pediatrics patients with appendicitis

Time frame: 6 months

Rate of laparoscopic surgery

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Association Francaise de Chirurgie

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Current Management of Appendicitis in Adults and Children in France-A Prospective Study by the French Surgical Association Multicenter Cohort (APPEA)

Acronym: APPEA

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2017
First posted: Jan 2, 2020
Registry last updated: Jan 2, 2020

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