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==Natural History, Complications, and Prognosis==
===Natural history===
*The symptoms of appendicular abscess typically develop when the inflamed appendix gets complicated due to decreased blood flow.
*Without treatment, the patient will likely develop symptoms of  diffuse abdominal [[pain]], which is different from typical appendicitis [[pain]], starting centrally (in the periumbilical region) before localizing to the [[right iliac fossa]] in the right lower quadrant of the [[abdomen]].
*They will also experience [[loss of appetite]], [[diarrhea]], high grade[[fever]], [[nauseua]], and [[vomiting]]. 
*During the final stage of the untreated disease process, the appendix will rupture, and this may eventually lead to death if [[peritonitis]] develops.<ref> Appendicitis. Wikipedia (2016). http://schools-wikipedia.org/wp/a/Appendicitis.htm Accessed on February 4, 2016</ref>
===Complications===
Complications that can develop as a result of the untreated appendicular abscess include:
*[[Septicemia]]
*[[Rupture]]
*[[Peritonitis]]
*[[Hemorrhage]]
*Death
===Prognosis===
*Most patients with appendicular abscess recover quickly with drain and IV [[antibiotics]], but complications can occur if treatment is delayed or if [[peritonitis]] occurs.<ref name="PhamSullins2016">{{cite journal|last1=Pham|first1=Xuan-Binh D.|last2=Sullins|first2=Veronica F.|last3=Kim|first3=Dennis Y.|last4=Range|first4=Blake|last5=Kaji|first5=Amy H.|last6=de Virgilio|first6=Christian M.|last7=Lee|first7=Steven L.|title=Factors predictive of complicated appendicitis in children|journal=Journal of Surgical Research|volume=206|issue=1|year=2016|pages=62–66|issn=00224804|doi=10.1016/j.jss.2016.07.023}}</ref><ref name="pmid17856727">{{cite journal |vauthors=Pattison AC |title=FACTORS IN THE MORTALITY OF ACUTE APPENDICITIS |journal=Ann. Surg. |volume=103 |issue=3 |pages=362–74 |year=1936 |pmid=17856727 |pmc=1391035 |doi= |url=}}</ref>
*It usually takes between 10 and 28 days to recover completely.
*Typical Abscess responds quickly to [[antibiotics]] and [[percutaneous]] drain and resolves spontaneously.
*If abscess resolves, [[Appendectomy|interval appendectomy]] should be performed 8-12 weeks after to prevent recurrent episodes.
*Atypical presentation(when the patient presents with [[fever]], [[abdominal pain]] not typical to appendicitis, [[diarrhea]]) is more difficult to diagnose and is more apt to be complicated.
*In such condition prompt diagnosis, and treatment with [[Appendectomy|emergent appendectomy]] yield the best results with full recovery usually occurring in two to four weeks.
*[[Mortality]] and severe complications are unusual but do occur in some cases, especially if [[peritonitis]] develops and is left untreated.<ref name="wiki1"> Appendicitis. Wikipedia (2016). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Appendicitis#Clinical Accessed on February 4, 2016</ref>


==Diagnosis==
==Diagnosis==

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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Aditya Ganti M.B.B.S. [2]

Overview

Appendicular abscess is defined as a collection of pus resulting from necrosis of the tissue superimposed with infection in an inflamed appendix. It is unusual and rare entity and a life threatening complication of acute appendicitis. It is seen in 2-7% of population presenting with appendicitis. When the appendix become inflamed (appendicitis), complications arise if it is not treated promptly. When the abscess develops it remains limited by the walls of cavity formed by the inflamed coils of intestine and usually forms in the right lower abdomen. The abscess can spread to pelvis leading peritonitis if the wall is ruptured. In most of the patients the intestinal coils and omentum in the abdominal cavity tend to cover the inflamed appendix forming an appendicular mass. [1]

Classification

  • No known classification of appendicular abscess exists.

Causes

Natural gut flora which includes gram negative and anaerobic bacteria play a major role in the development of appendicular abscess.[2]

Aerobic bacteria Anaerobes bacteria

Diagnosis

History

The key to an efficient and accurate diagnosis is a detailed and thorough history. The following information should be obtained:[3]

Symptoms

Symptoms of an appendicular abscess include that of appendicitis with late presentation and can overlap. Typical symptoms of appendicitis may or may not be present but patient presents with

Physical Examination

Physical examinations mostly focus on abdominal findings. The patient may appear in pain with a fever and mild tachycardia. Even minimal pressure on the abdomen can elicit a marked response from the patient due to pain.

Vitals

Skin

Abdomen

Laboratory findings

Lab findings that are not specific but include leukocytosis with a shift to the left along with elevation of ESR and CRP

Electrocardiogram

There are no clear indications to obtain an ECG in patients with appendicular abscess.

X-Ray

Ultrasound

  • Ultrasound is the first choice of investigation to evaluate a suspected appendicular pathology.
  • Findings of an appendicular abscess include: Fluid collection (hypoechoic) in the appendicular region which may be well circumscribed and rounded or ill-defined and irregular in appearance appendix may be visualized within the mass.


US showing an area of high echogenicity measuring 5.2 X 6.7 cm in relation to the right hepatic lobe with echogenic rim.
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CT

  • CT is significantly more sensitive than US for the diagnosis of appendicitis, but that US should be considered in children
  • Fluid collection is seen in the appendicular region with air fluid levels.


CT of abdomen showing an abscess in the retrocaecal location with an adjacent appendicolith with ascending colon being displaced anteriorly.

Treatment

No universal standard treatment exists for appendicitis complicated by abscess. The preferred treatment includes non-operative management such as drainage and broad spectrum IV antibiotics along with IV fluids followed by surgery which includes interval laparoscopic appendectomy. It has proved to have a high success rates up to 97% and low incidences of complications.[7][8][9][10]

Percutaneous drainage

  • Percutaneous drainage can be performed under USG or CT guidance, using either the Seldinger or trocar technique.[11]
  • USG is limited if the abscess is small, obscured by other structures, or if precise placement is required because of nearby vessels or organs. In these cases, CT is the optimal imaging modality.[12]
  • When an abscess is deep in the pelvis, depending on the specific location of the fluid collection, access may be obtained via transgluteal, transvaginal, or transrectal approaches.[13]
  • If the fluid collection is sterile, a transgluteal approach is preferred because it allows for sterile technique.[12]
  • Depending on the location of abscess,patient is placed in prone or supine position on the CT table
  • Localization scan using CT allows in selecting a safe window of access into the collection.
  • A coaxial micropuncture introducer set is advanced into the abscess under CT guidance.
  • An Amplatz guidewire is advanced through the sheath and coiled within the abscess.
  • After serial dilatation of the tract with a dilator, an pigtail drain is advanced over the guidewire and deployed.

Medical Therapy

Antibiotics should be started immediately once the diagnosis of abscess is made. Preoperative antibiotics have been associated with lower rates of wound and intra-abdominal infections.[2] [14]

Empiric therapy

Monotherapy with a beta-lactam/beta-lactamase inhibitor:

Combination third generation cephalosporins PLUS metronidazole

Alternative empiric regimens

Combination fluoroquinolone PLUS metronidazole:

Monotherapy with a carbapenem

Duration

The duration of treatment with intravenous antibiotics ranges from 5 to 10 days, until fever resolves, white blood cell count normalizes, and bowel function returns.[14]

Surgery

Emergency appendectomy

Indications:

  • When patients present with life-threatening signs of peritonitis
  • large appendiceal abscess,
  • In patients with an extraluminal appendicolith.

Interval Appendectomy

Following drain and antibiotics an interval appendectomy is recommended for patients after six to eight weeks, it is done to :

Complications of interval appendectomy

Late complication

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Prevention

Primary Prevention

There are no primary preventive measures available for appendicular abscess. Reducing the risk of appendicitis however, can help in the first place .Following a diet that includes fresh vegetables and fruit may lower the risk.[16]

Secondary prevention

Peritonitis develops from the rupturing of the appendix and can lead to death is left untreated. Acute appendicitis that is evaluated and treated early with an appendectomy generally leads to no further complications and a patient's full recovery.


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