Meta-analysis of randomized trials | Antibiotic therapy vs. appendicectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis.
1 Sep, 2022 | 11:40h | UTCRelated:
Review: Diagnosis of uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis in adults.
A Randomized trial comparing antibiotics with appendectomy for appendicitis
Commentary on Twitter
? The reborn of surgery for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ?!
? RCT comparing antibiotic ?? appendicectomy: meta analysis of > 3000 patients
? No benefit on complications and LOS
? Antibiotics 6X increase in hospital readmission!
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— Giovanni Marchegiani (@Gio_Marchegiani) August 17, 2022