| publication name | Non-operative Treatment Compared to Surgery in the Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis |
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| Authors | Ashraf M. Abdelkader, Taher H. Elwan, Mokhtar A. Bahbah, Emad M. Abdelrahman,Nasser A. Zaher, Ebtesam ND. Attia |
| year | 2019 |
| keywords | Acute appendicitis, appendectomy, non-operative treatment |
| journal | Clinical Journal of Surgery |
| volume | Vol 1 |
| issue | Issue 2 |
| pages | 1-7 |
| publisher | Asclepius |
| Local/International | International |
| Paper Link | https://asclepiusopen.com/clinical-journal-of-surgery/volume-1-issue-2/6.php |
| Full paper | download |
| Supplementary materials | Not Available |
Abstract
Purposes: We are aiming to investigate the safety and efficacy of the non-operative treatment (NOT) for the management of acute appendicitis (AA), to avoid the risk of unnecessary surgery. Methods: The study includes 400 consecutive patients who were diagnosed as AA. The study involved patients with symptoms