Publications by authors named "Konstantinos Mpakas"
Asian J Surg
September 2024
Article Synopsis
- - The study reviewed cases of post-colonoscopy appendicitis, highlighting that it's a rare but possible complication after a colonoscopy, affecting mostly middle-aged males with a median age of 54.9 years.
- - Most patients (79.1%) showed symptoms like pain and fever within two days post-procedure, and 70.2% were diagnosed using imaging techniques like CT scans or ultrasounds.
- - The majority (88.1%) underwent successful surgical treatment, with open and laparoscopic appendectomy being common, while some were managed non-operatively with antibiotics, though this method had lower success rates.
