Appendectomy Versus Observation for Appendicitis in Neutropenic Children With Cancer
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Retrospective study of 66 children with neutropenic appendicitis during cancer treatment shows upfront appendectomy resulted in fewer complications, shorter hospital stays (12 vs 29 days), and less chemotherapy delay compared to initial nonoperative management, which required delayed surgery in 46% of cases.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Appendectomy Versus Observation for Appendicitis in Neutropenic Children With Cancer. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2021-04-22. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/3946
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