Non-Operative Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children: Can Patients Be Discharged From the Emergency Department?
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Mary Froehlich, Krystal Karunungan, Howard C. Jen, Justin P. Wagner, Shant Shekherdimian, Veronica F. Sullins, Daniel A. DeUgarte, Steven Lee
Topic overview
Non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children is a safe alternative to laparoscopic appendectomy. The purpose of this study is to determine the feasibility of nonoperative outpatient management of uncomplicated appendicitis in pediatric patients.
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