title: [Prognosis of perforated appendicitis (author's transl)].
abstract: In a total of 4000 appendectomies 302 cases of perforated appendicitis are reported. The rate of perforations amounts to 7,5%. The medium letality of perforated appendicitis amounted to 6,6% and increased with advancing years of age. Complications are analysed. Problems of treatment and prognosis are discussed.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000401:mortality; D002648:Child; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007415:Intestinal Obstruction / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000401:mortality; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D011183:Postoperative Complications; D011379:Prognosis
vernacular_title: Zur Prognose der Appendicitis perforativa