Articles Tagged With: appendicitis
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Medical Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in Children
A meta-analysis demonstrated a 90.5% success rate of medical treatment compared to appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children 5-15 years of age. There was a nearly nine-fold higher risk of failure with antibiotic treatment, indicating that appendectomy remains the standard of care.
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Antibiotics for Acute Appendicitis
ABSTRACT & COMMENTARY: Of those who needed surgery after treatment with antibiotics, the risk for complications was low.
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Classic Heavy Hitters: Tricky Diagnoses That Recurrently Lead to Large Malpractice Payouts