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Appendectomy versus Antibiotic Treatment in Acute Appendicitis. A Prospective Multicenter Randomized Controlled Trial
World Journal of Surgery · 2006 · Vol. 30(6) · pp. 1033–7
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(University of Borås)Ibrahim BadumeL Granström(Karolinska Institutet)
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.
Appendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementIntraperitoneal and Appendiceal MalignanciesIntestinal Malrotation and Obstruction DisordersMedicineRandomized controlled trialAbdominal surgeryAppendicitisCardiothoracic surgerySurgeryCardiac surgeryGeneral surgery
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AdolescentAdultAnti-Bacterial AgentsAppendectomyAppendicitisHumansMaleMiddle AgedRecurrence
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