Antibiotic Treatment and Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.
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This systematic review and meta-analysis compared antibiotic therapy versus appendectomy for uncomplicated appendicitis in adults and children. While surgery showed higher treatment success rates (93% vs 73% at 1 year), antibiotic therapy proved feasible with 8% primary failure and 19% recurrence, without increasing perforation risk.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Antibiotic Treatment and Appendectomy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in Adults and Children: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2020-02-03. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/2141?via_space=dr-todd-ponsky
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