High Stakes for Cirrhotic Patients: Risks Post Emergency Appendicectomy

In England, a cohort study on emergency appendicectomy reveals stark realities for cirrhotic patients. Among 40,353 cases, 75 had cirrhosis, facing a threefold increase in 90-day mortality compared to non-cirrhotic counterparts. Notably older with more comorbidities, cirrhotic patients had prolonged hospital stays (4 vs. 3 days) and higher readmission rates (20% vs. 11%). The 90-day case fatality rate was 6.67%, emphasizing the heightened odds of death, signaling critical implications for cirrhotic individuals undergoing emergency appendicectomy.