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Severity of appendicitis
| Variable | No. (%) | p value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | 2019 | 2020 | |
| Negative appendectomy | 69 (6.7) | 41 (4.6) | 0.012 |
| Uncomplicated appendicitis1 | 359 (35.0) | 274 (31.0) | |
| Complicated appendicitis2 | 597 (58.2) | 569 (64.4) | |
1Phlegmonous appendicitis without perforation, abscess, or peritonitis; 2gangrenous appendicitis or periappendicitis, peritonitis, perforation, or abscess
