Histopathologic Distribution of Appendicitis at Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, in 2012
Abstract: Appendicitis is a
medical emergency and a common cause of emergency surgeries worldwide. Its
frequency is varied based on many factors, including age and sex.
Histopathologic examination is a gold standard for diagnosis, and complications
like gangrene formation and perforation lead to high mortality and morbidity in
almost all age groups. This study was conducted to describe the distribution
pattern of appendicitis according to age, sex, and histopathologic type.
Methods: This cross-sectional study was carried out in the Department of
Pathology Anatomy, Dr. Hasan Sadikin General Hospital, Bandung, Indonesia, from
August–October 2013. Secondary data were obtained from medical records of
January 1st to December 31st, 2012. A total of 503 out of 516 cases were
included to be reviewed. Age, sex, and histopathologic type from medical
records were then evaluated. Any specific case and perforation were also noted.
Results: Data showed the highest prevalence of appendicitis occurred in
the 10- 19 age group (28.4%) and in the female group (52.3%). Acute
appendicitis was more common than chronic appendicitis in both sexes and all
age groups. Perforation rate was high (41.4%), and was more prevalent in male
(54.9%) and in the 0–9 age group (65.7%).
Conclusions: Appendicitis, both acute and chronic, is more distributed in
the second decade, and is slightly more prevalent in females. Acute cases are
more common than chronic. Perforation rate is significant and peaks in the
first decade and in males.
Keywords: Acute appendicitis,
chronic appendicitis, distribution
Author: Tara Zhafira, Herry
Yulianti, Maman Wastaman
Journal Code: jpkedokterangg170080
