Is early appendectomy in adults diagnosed with acute appendicitis mandatory? A prospective study
Abstract Introduction Prompt appendectomy has long been the standard of care for acute appendicitis in order to prevent complications such as perforation, abscess formation, and diffuse purulent or fecal peritonitis, all resulting in increased morbidity and even mortality. Our study was designed to...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2019-01-01
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| Series: | World Journal of Emergency Surgery |
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| Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-018-0221-2 |