Aspiration versus peritoneal lavage in appendicitis: a meta-analysis

Aspiration versus peritoneal lavage in appendicitis: a meta-analysis

Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is one of the most frequent abdominal surgical emergencies. Intra-abdominal abscess is a frequent post-operative complication. The aim of this meta-analysis was to compare peritoneal irrigation and suction versus suction only when performing appendectomy for co...

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Main Authors: Gloria Burini, Maria Chiara Cianci, Marco Coccetta, Alessandro Spizzirri, Salomone Di Saverio, Riccardo Coletta, Paolo Sapienza, Andrea Mingoli, Roberto Cirocchi, Antonino Morabito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-09-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Complicated appendicitis
Post-operative intra-abdominal abscess
Peritoneal irrigation
Abscess suction
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00391-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s13017-021-00391-y

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