title: A retrospective study of lateralised transverse cosmetic incision appendicectomy.
abstract: In the present study 105 patients underwent appendicectomy by lateralised transverse cosmetic incision over a period from January, 2005 to September, 2007. Six patients developed complications like wound infection and fever. Wound infection was managed with antibiotics, postoperative pain with simple analgesics like tramadol hydrochloride and paracetamol. This cosmetic incision possesses maximum economic benefit. Even laparoscopic method takes more time, cost and skilled personnel.
authors.affiliation: Department of Surgery, Medical College, Kolkata.
authors.forename: Mrinal Kanti
authors.initials: MK
authors.lastname: Das
authors.forename: Himansu
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Roy
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001062:Appendectomy / Q000379:methods*; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000601:surgery*; D002648:Child; D003357:Cosmetic Techniques; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D007902:Length of Stay; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017060:Patient Satisfaction; D012189:Retrospective Studies; D016896:Treatment Outcome