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...
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 |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2022-08-01
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Series: | Annals of Pediatric Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-022-00196-x |
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