Appendicitis incidence is highest in young people aged 10–30 years, a relatively healthy age group that does not get much ...

USA: A recent international, multicenter, open-label randomized trial has shed light on the debate surrounding the optimal ...

Recent studies reveal that the human appendix plays roles in gut microbiota restoration and immunity, contrary to its previous classification as vestigial. The appendix harbors beneficial bacteria, ...

Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi reported on Wednesday that its doctors successfully treated a patient with a perforated ...

In addition, 94% of the studies confirmed the diagnosis of acute appendicitis with histopathology results adding to the reliability of findings. An important limitation is that no studies were ...

There is no consensus regarding the optimal treatment for children with perforated appendicitis. [5] In fact, much heterogeneity exists among pediatric surgeons regarding choice of antibiotics ...

not all appendicitis progresses to perforation; 2) acute appendicitis may in many instances resolve with conservative management; 3) the rate of perforation may be relatively constant despite ...

Acute hospital wards are facing "real challenges", as a study showed the number of children being admitted due to mental health concerns has gone up by two-thirds in 10 years. The research, led by ...

A woman in her 80s has received an apology in the High Court for the perforation of her throat during a gastroscopic procedure. Sligo University Hospital apologised and acknowledged the ...

A woman in her 80s has received an apology in the High Court for the perforation of her throat during a gastroscopic procedure. Sligo University Hospital apologised and acknowledged the ...

Opens in a new tab or window Antibiotic management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis ... All had suspected non-perforated appendicitis based on clinical exam, with or without radiological ...

Get Instant Summarized Text (Gist) A study published in The Lancet examined treating acute, non-perforated appendicitis in children with antibiotics instead of surgery. It found antibiotics less ...