Outcomes of acute appendicitis in patients younger than age 4: a descriptive study

Outcomes of acute appendicitis in patients younger than age 4: a descriptive study

Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is an infrequent pathology in children under 4 years of age, and its diagnosis is a clinical challenge that can lead to late detection. The intention of this study is to describe the clinical and surgical findings and to explore factors and outcomes associated...

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Main Authors: Jhon Camacho-Cruz, Patricia Ocampo Padilla, Daniela Guerrero Sánchez, Diana Milena Mongui, Laura Katherine Hoyos, María Lucia Porras, Pablo Vásquez Hoyos, Fernando Polo, Carlos Alberto Castro
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SpringerOpen 2022-08-01
Series:Annals of Pediatric Surgery
Subjects:
Appendicitis
Perforated appendicitis
Children
Diagnostic study
Ultrasound
Pathology
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00196-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00196-x

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