Meta-analysis of peritoneal lavage in appendicectomy

<p>Background: The use of peritoneal lavage to prevent postoperative intra‐abdominal abscess (IAA) after appendicectomy has been debated widely.</p><p> Methods: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of suction alone versus lavage for appendicitis was performed to determine the rel...

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Main Authors: Gammeri, E, Petrinic, T, Bond-Smith, G, Gordon-Weeks, A
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: Wiley 2018