Operative treatment for intussusception: Should an incidental appendectomy be performed?
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Retrospective analysis of 1,312 pediatric intussusception cases comparing surgical reduction with versus without incidental appendectomy. Study found appendectomy increased costs and length of stay without clear clinical benefit, questioning the routine practice of incidental appendectomy during intussusception repair.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Operative treatment for intussusception: Should an incidental appendectomy be performed?. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-12-21. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/836?via_space=dr-todd-ponsky
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