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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Main Authors: Hongxia Xu, Shaohui Yang, Jiankun Xing, Yan Wang, Weiqiang Sun, Lingyan Rong, Huihui liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:BMC Surgery
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-023-02108-1