American Association for the Surgery of Trauma grade	Description	Management	References
I	Acutely inflamed appendix, intact	Laparoscopic appendectomy Non-operative therapy with antibiotics may be a reasonable alternative No postoperative antibiotics are indicated in surgically managed appendicitis	1 2 3 4 6 7 3 2
II	Gangrenous appendix, intact	Laparoscopic appendectomy	1 2 3 4 6 7
III	Perforated appendix with local contamination	Laparoscopic appendectomy	1 2 3 4 6 7
IV	Perforated appendix with periappendiceal phlegmon or abscess	Laparoscopic appendectomy Non-operative therapy with antibiotics may be chosen in select patients	1 2 3 4 6 7 3
V	Perforated appendix with generalized peritonitis	Laparoscopic appendectomy when feasible	1 2 3 4 6 7