Tag: Appendicitis

Machine learning model can predict postoperative complications in children up to three days before a formal diagnosis

Rate more than tripled in 1980 birth cohort and more than quadrupled in 1985 birth cohort versus 1945 birth cohort

Compared with laparoscopic appendectomy, nonoperative management was also more effective

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