Can Antibiotic Therapy Replace Surgery in Pediatric Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis? An Updated Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Space: StayCurrentMD Author: Kai Lu, Shilong Shu, Junwei Wang, Weijian Mao, Faqiang Zhang, Yong Cheng, Hua Yang Published:

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Kai Lu, Shilong Shu, Junwei Wang, Weijian Mao, Faqiang Zhang, Yong Cheng, Hua Yang

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The efficacy of nonoperative management (NOM) for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis (UA) remains controversial, with a paucity of large-sample randomized controlled trials (RCTs). This study aims to evaluate the efficacy of NOM for pediatric UA through a meta-analysis of updated RCTs.

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