Table 1.
Overview of study population.
| AcA | AsA | Total | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Children, n (%) | 49 (52.7) | 44 (47.3) | 93 | 0.269 |
| Age, median (IQR) | 12 (9–14) | 13 (10–15) | - | 0.194 |
| Laboratory values, median (IQR) | ||||
| WBC count (×109/L), | 17.01 (13.75–20.25) | 14.79 (13.20–16.76) | - | 0.019 |
| CRP (g/L), | 25.93 (4.50–89.68) | 15.82 (2.86–39.29) | - | 0.201 |
| Neu | 84.50 (80.93–87.00) | 80.80 (73.90–84.80) | 0.012 | |
| Alvarado Score, points, median (IQR) | 8 (7–9) | 7 (6–9) | - | 0.098 |
| Type of surgery, n (%) | ||||
| Laparotomy | 7 (63.6) | 4 (36.4) | 11 | |
| Laparoscopy | 42 (51.2) | 40 (48.8) | 82 | 0.439 |
| Drainage tube, n (%) | 30 (76.9) | 9 (23.1) | 39 | <0.001 |
| Length of hospital stay, days, median (IQR) | 6 (4–9) | 5 (4–6) | - | 0.002 |
AsA = acute simple appendicitis, AcA = acute complex appendicitis, WBC = White Blood Cells, CRP = C-Reactive Protein. Median values are presented with IQR (25%, 75%).