Acute appendicitis in preschoolers: a study of two different populations of children

Acute appendicitis in preschoolers: a study of two different populations of children

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Objective</p> <p>To assess the incidence and the risk factors implicated in acute appendicitis in preschoolers in our region.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>Over a 7-year period, 352 children underwent appendectomy for suspected acute a...

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Main Authors:	Sivridis Efthimios, Tripsianis Gregorios, Kambouri Katerina, Giatromanolaki Alexandra, Gardikis Stefanos, Vaos George
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	BMC 2011-07-01
Series:	Italian Journal of Pediatrics
Subjects:	Abdominal pain Acute appendicitis Household amenities Child Preschool ages Lymphoid tissue
Online Access:	http://www.ijponline.net/content/37/1/35

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