BACKGROUND: This study assessed the necessity of postoperative nasogastric tube (NGT) use in acute pediatric cases of perforated appendicitis. METHODS: All cases of acute pediatric perforated appendicitis managed with transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy at our hospital from 2011 to 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-two cases were selected and divided into two groups based on NGT placement. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the two groups in most parameters of patient demographics, or surgical data. Notably, the mean time to first oral intake and to regular diet was significantly shorter in no-NGT group (1 day vs 3 days, P < 0.0001; and 4 days vs 7 days, P = 0.003, respectively). Postoperative length of stay was significantly shorter in no-NGT group (7 days vs 9 days, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Considering the results of our analysis, we believe that routine NGT placement is not always necessary in these situations.
BACKGROUND: This study assessed the necessity of postoperative nasogastric tube (NGT) use in acute pediatric cases of perforated appendicitis. METHODS: All cases of acute pediatric perforated appendicitis managed with transumbilical laparoscopic-assisted appendectomy at our hospital from 2011 to 2017 were retrospectively reviewed. Sixty-two cases were selected and divided into two groups based on NGT placement. RESULTS: There were no significant differences between the two groups in most parameters of patient demographics, or surgical data. Notably, the mean time to first oral intake and to regular diet was significantly shorter in no-NGT group (1 day vs 3 days, P < 0.0001; and 4 days vs 7 days, P = 0.003, respectively). Postoperative length of stay was significantly shorter in no-NGT group (7 days vs 9 days, P < 0.0001). CONCLUSION: Considering the results of our analysis, we believe that routine NGT placement is not always necessary in these situations.
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Children; Perforated appendicitis; Postoperative care
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