Ulus Travma Acil Cer
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialAre the immature granulocyte count and percentage important in continue medical treatment in acute appendicitis? A prospective, randomized, and controlled study.
Although appendectomy is still a curative therapy for acute appendicitis, medical treatment has come to the fore in uncomplicated cases. This study aimed to determine the importance of immature granulocyte (IG) count and percentage for the role of medical treatment success in uncomplicated acute appendicitis. ⋯ IG count and percentage are effective for evaluating the success of medical treatment of uncomplicated acute ap-pendicitis and they guide in the decision to continue medical treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
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Ulus Travma Acil Cer · Jul 2022
Randomized Controlled TrialEffects of intraperitoneal bupivacaine injection in laparoscopic appendectomy in children on post-operative pain: A controlled randomized double-blinded study.
The aim of this study is to determine the effects of local anesthetics administered intraperitoneally in laparoscopic appendectomy. ⋯ Intraperitoneal bupivacaine instillation to surgery site and subdiaphragmatic area seems to reduce the SP post-opera-tive and also reduce post-operative analgesic need. More meaningful results can be obtained with an increase in the number of patients.