Comparison of Primary Wound Closure Versus Open Wound Management in Perforated Appendicitis

Open wound management has long been the most common practice after appendectomy for perforated appendicitis. Primary closure, however, has recently been advocated to reduce cost and morbidity. The aim of this study was to compare the results of open wound management and primary wound closure in adul...

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Main Authors: Ruey-An Chiang, Shan-Long Chen, Yao-Chung Tsai
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2006-01-01
Series:Journal of the Formosan Medical Association
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0929664609602655

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