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Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis: Assessing the Role of Oral Antibiotics After Discharge

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Abstract

To determine whether home oral antibiotic (OA) use after appendectomy for pediatric complicated appendicitis reduces post-discharge complications in patients who are afebrile prior to discharge.

Keywords

Pediatric SurgeryComplicated AppendicitisAntibiotic StewardshipAppendectomyPostoperative InfectionOral AntibioticsSurgical Site Infection

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#PediatricSurgery#AntibioticStewardship#Appendicitis#PostOpCare

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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Antibiotic Stewardship in Pediatric Complicated Appendicitis: Assessing the Role of Oral Antibiotics After Discharge. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2025-08-19. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/10840

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