Incidental Appendectomy in Donors Undergoing Hepatectomy for Living-Donor Liver Transplantation
Transplantation Proceedings, 08/03/2012
Yilmaz M et al. – Although incidental appendectomy increased the wound infection rate and length of hospital stay, this procedure is necessary for the prevention of potential complications due to appendicitis when the exploration of the ileocecal region in patients undergoing donor hepatectomy reveals one or more of the following: appendix length ≥8 cm; dropsical, hyperemic, subserosal, nodular, and/or retrocecal appendix; and/or palpable fecaloma.



