Table 1 Laparoscopic grading system of acute appendicitis according to macroscopic inflamatory findings
From: Appendiceal stump closure by metal endoclip in the management of complicated acute appendicitis
Grade | Laparoscopic findings |
|---|---|
Grau 0 | Normal looking appendix |
Grau 1 | Hiperemia e oedema of appendix |
Grau 2 | Fibrin |
Grau 3 A | Segmentar necrosis |
Grau 3 B | Appendicular base necrosis |
Grau 4 A | Abscess |
Grau 4 B | Regional peritonitis |
Grau 5 | Diffuse peritonitis |