Is early appendectomy in adults diagnosed with acute appendicitis mandatory? A prospective study

Is early appendectomy in adults diagnosed with acute appendicitis mandatory? A prospective study

Abstract Introduction Prompt appendectomy has long been the standard of care for acute appendicitis in order to prevent complications such as perforation, abscess formation, and diffuse purulent or fecal peritonitis, all resulting in increased morbidity and even mortality. Our study was designed to...

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Main Authors: Salma Abu Foul, Ella Egozi, Ahmad Assalia, Yoram Kluger, Ahmad Mahajna
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-01-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Acute appendicitis
Appendectomy
Postoperative complications
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0221-2

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