Analyzing 4 studies with 4,962 appendicitis patients, the meta-analysis found a 1.98% neoplasm incidence. No overall difference emerged between complicated (3.29%) and uncomplicated (1.49%) cases. Neuroendocrine tumors (NET) were common (49.21%), with higher rates in uncomplicated cases, while adenocarcinomas were more prevalent in complicated appendicitis (50% vs. 13%). Despite similar overall neoplasm rates, the study highlights nuanced cancer type variations, emphasizing the need for tailored appendectomy considerations based on appendicitis complexity.
Journal Article by Solis-Pazmino P, Oka K (…) Nasseri Y et 8 al. in Langenbecks Arch Surg
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