Comparison of the efficacy and safety of antibiotic treatment and appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract Objective This meta-analysis aimed to compare the efficacy and safety of antibiotic treatment and appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis. Methods We searched the randomized controlled studies (RCTs) comparing appendectomy with antibiotic treatment for uncomplicated acute appendic...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2023-07-01
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Series: | BMC Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02108-1 |