Tag: Appendicitis
Surgery for Uncomplicated Appendicitis Typically Yields Satisfactory Outcomes
Current surgical practice in U.S. adults involves presurgery imaging, laparoscopic approach
Harms ID’d With Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis
Higher likelihood of readmission, developing abscess; more follow-up needed in year after admission
Initial Abx Feasible Alternative for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
At five years, cumulative incidence of appendicitis recurrence 39.1 percent with antibiotic treatment
Resource Use Greater for More Severe Pediatric Appendicitis
Findings suggest need for reimbursement to have severity adjustment, especially in underserved areas
Novel Pediatric Appendicitis Risk Calculator Accurately IDs Risk
Calculator had near perfect calibration in validation sample; high degree of discrimination
Significant Ultrasound Practice Needed to Diagnose Appendicitis
Residents need to diagnose at least 20 cases of appendicitis via ultrasound to achieve competency
Antibiotics Could Be Alternative to Surgery for Appendicitis
Findings from review of uncomplicated appendicitis cases
Single-Incision Laparoscopic Appendectomy Preferable
Shorter hospital duration, return to activity versus three-incision laparoscopic appendectomy
Decision Support Tools Cut CT Use in Pediatric Appendicitis Workup
Lower proportions of CT in passive, active intervention time periods versus historical control
Appendicitis Should Be Considered Among Elderly
Two cases reported of seniors with atypical presentation, including nonspecific symptoms
