Antibiotic treatment for appendicitis in Norway and Sweden: a nationwide survey on treatment practices
Abstract Background Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen. Uncomplicated appendicitis is as an inflamed appendix without perforation, gangrene or abscess formation. Recent trials show that one can safely treat uncomplicated appendicitis with antibiotics, given patient approv...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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BMC
2022-06-01
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| Series: | BMC Surgery |
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| Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12893-022-01680-2 |