A Th2 Cytokine Profile in Appendicular Lavage Fluid Suggests Allergy as a Possible Etiology for Acute Appendicitis

Table 1

Characterization of the population according to histological categories.

Variable; (%)	APA; 20 (49)	AGA; 13 (32)	NPA; 8 (19)	value
Age (y)				0.898
Gender (M/F)	14/6	4/9	6/2	0.054
BMI				0.211
Allergy	3	2	2	NA
WBC
CRP				0.001
LOS				0.002

Results presented as number (valid percentage) or . APA = acute phlegmonous appendicitis; AGA = acute gangrenous appendicitis; NPA = nonpathological appendix; M = male; F = female; BMI = body mass index; NA = not applicable; WBC = white blood count; CRP = C-reactive protein; LOS = length of stay.