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Standardized irrigation technique reduces intraabdominal abscess after appendectomy

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Retrospective study comparing standardized large-volume irrigation (3-12L in focused aliquots) versus surgeon-discretion irrigation during appendectomy for acute appendicitis. Analysis of 432 cases from 2007-2017 demonstrates measurably reduced intraabdominal infection rates with the standardized technique.

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Appendectomy Intraabdominal Abscess Surgical Irrigation Acute Appendicitis Infection Prevention Surgical Technique

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#PediatricSurgery #AppendicitisCare #SurgicalTechnique #InfectionPrevention

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Standardized irrigation technique reduces intraabdominal abscess after appendectomy. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2018-07-16. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/117

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