Tag: Appendicitis

Over two decades of follow-up, more than half of patients avoided surgery; recurrent appendicitis was the only long-term risk for some

Older adults have reduced complications with nonoperative management of acute appendicitis; findings differ for adults younger than 65

Care at a hospital serving a diverse patient population mitigates against delayed appendicitis diagnosis for Black patients

Beliefs about likely success of antibiotic therapy linked to lower risk for appendectomy, resolution of signs and symptoms by 30 days

Outpatients miss fewer workdays, have similar frequency of return health care visits, high satisfaction

Higher patient-reported pain level at presentation linked to increased risk for in-hospital treatment failure

Findings from nationwide study in Denmark show no increased risk in association with vaccination or SARS-CoV-2 infection

Increase appears to be driven by a rise in carcinoids

Quality improvement intervention used to reduce opioid prescribing at discharge for children undergoing an appendectomy

Presence of an appendicolith increases risk for undergoing appendectomy after starting antibiotic therapy for acute appendicitis