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Table 4 Reasons for not primarily using the DS-Clip or for using additional closure methods

From: The TICAP-Study (titanium clips for appendicular stump closure): A prospective multicentre observational study on appendicular stump closure with an innovative titanium clip

DS-Clip not primarily applied

n

%

Base of appendix too large

44

8.76

Caecum inflamed

41

8.17

Conversion to open surgery

9

1.79

No appendicitis

5

1.00

Lack of clips/applicator in the OR

5

1.00

Total

104

20.72

Additional closure method necessary

n

%

Base of appendix to large

6

1.20

Caecum inflamed

2

0.40

Total

8

1.59

  1. OR operation room