Dataset Information

Association of IgE-Mediated Allergy With Risk of Complicated Appendicitis in a Pediatric Population.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Childhood appendicitis is commonly complicated by gangrene and perforation, yet the causes of complicated appendicitis and how to avoid it remain unknown.

Objective

To investigate whether children with IgE-mediated allergy have a lower risk of complicated appendicitis.

Design, setting, and participants

This retrospective cohort study included all consecutive patients younger than 15 years (hereinafter referred to as children) who underwent appendectomy for acute appendicitis at a tertiary pediatric surgery center in Sweden between January 1, 2007, through July 31, 2017. Children were stratified between those with and without IgE-mediated allergies.