Table 2. Scoring systems and operative outcomes of patients with normal appendix.
| Total n=87 (%) | CT scans done (n=47) | CT scans not done (n=40) | P-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alvarado score (median) (range) | 6 (2-10) | 6 (2-9) | 6 (2-10) | 0.096 |
| 5-6 (compatible) | 34 (39.1) | 17 (36.2) | 17 (42.5) | - |
| 7-8 (probable) | 31 (35.6) | 16 (34.0) | 15 (37.5) | - |
| 9-10 (very probable) | 5 (5.7) | 2 (4.3) | 3 (7.5) | - |
| Glasgow coma score 15 | 87 (100) | 47 (100) | 40 (100) | - |
| Laparoscopic approach | 66 (75.9) | 39 (83.0) | 27 (67.5) | 0.016 |
| Converted to open | 3 (3.4) | 3 (6.4) | 0 (0) | |
| Operative time (median) (minutes) (range) | 75 (35-190) | 75 (35-160) | 70 (35-190) | 0.264 |
| Median hospital stay (median) (days) (range) | 2.0 (0.8-14.6) | 2.4 (0.8-14.6) | 1.8 (1.0-12.1) | 0.053 |
| Surgical drain inserted | 3 (3.4) | 3 (6.4) | Nil | - |
| Superficial surgical site infection | 7 (8.0) | 6 (12.8) | 1 (2.5) | 0.118 |
| Intra-abdominal abscess | 1 (1.1) | Nil | 1 (2.5) | - |
| Mortality | Nil | Nil | Nil | - |
CT: Computerized tomography