| Literature DB >> 30153202 |
Kelly Sue Perez1, Steven R Allen.
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies. Of the 300,000 appendectomies performed each year, 25% are due to complicated appendicitis. This article reviews the incidence and pathophysiology of acute appendicitis, the nonoperative management of complicated appendicitis, and the rationales for and against interval appendectomy.Entities:
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Year: 2018 PMID: 30153202 DOI: 10.1097/01.JAA.0000544304.30954.40
Source DB: PubMed Journal: JAAPA ISSN: 0893-7400