Document Type
Article
Publication Date
2024
Abstract
This retrospective study, conducted at Valley Baptist Medical Center from March 14, 2020, to December 3, 2023, explores the impact of postoperative antibiotics on diabetic patients with complicated appendicitis. Out of 494 appendectomy patients, 17 diabetic patients with complicated appendicitis were analyzed. Of these, 15 received postoperative antibiotics, with 2 developing infections (13%), while the 2 did not receive postoperative antibiotics and remained infection-free. The study acknowledges limitations in sample size and the subjective nature of defining complicated appendicitis. These findings contribute to ongoing discussions on postoperative antibiotic practices, particularly in diabetic patients with complicated appendicitis.
Recommended Citation
Pope, Bill D. III and Candil, Alejandro J., "Postoperative Antibiotics for Diabetic Patients with Complicated Appendicitis" (2024). MEDI 9331 Scholarly Activities Clinical Years. 81.
https://scholarworks.utrgv.edu/som9331/81
Academic Level
medical student
Mentor/PI Department
Surgery