Appendectomy versus Antibiotic Treatment in Acute Appendicitis. A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial

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Authors

Johan Styrud · Danderyds sjukhus

Staffan Eriksson · Danderyds sjukhus

Ingemar Nilsson · Karolinska Institutet

Gunnar Ahlberg · Karolinska Institutet

Staffan Haapaniemi · Norrköping Hospital

G. Neovius · Kristianstad University

Lars Rex ·

Abstract

Acute non-perforated appendicitis can be treated successfully with antibiotics. However, there is a risk of recurrence in cases of acute appendicitis, and this risk should be compared with the risk of complications after appendectomy.

Topics & Keywords

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: World Journal of Surgery

Volume 30, Issue 6, pp. 1033-7

DOI: 10.1007/s00268-005-0304-6

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