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Preoperative CT imaging findings.. An enlarged, perforated appendix with surrounding abscess indicated by a white arrow.
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The CT scan showed perforated acute appendicitis with a periappendiceal abscess and widespread pelvic peritonitis (Fig. 1).
A) View of the entire negative-pressure operating room. The surgical team is wearing enhanced personal protective equipment and a negative-pressure cart is shown (yellow arrow). Airflow was maintained from the ceiling perforated supply diffuser (red arrow) to the exhaust grille (blue arrow) installed at the bottom of the four corners of the operating room. B) Surgical suit, an isolation gown, and enhanced personal protective equipment. C) Negative-pressure status display panel and intercom installed outside the entrance of the negative-pressure operating room.
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The enhanced PPE included an isolation gown, surgical gown, head cover, face shield, two pairs of surgical gloves, shoe covers, and an N95 mask (Fig. 2).