Operative Versus Nonoperative Management of Appendicitis: A Long-Term Cost Effectiveness Analysis

Background. Recent clinical trials suggest that nonoperative management (NOM) of patients with acute, uncomplicated appendicitis is an acceptable alternative to surgery. However, limited data exist comparing the long-term cost-effectiveness of nonoperative treatment strategies. Design. We constructe...

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Main Authors: Lindsay A. Sceats, Seul Ku, Alanna Coughran, Britainy Barnes, Emily Grimm, Matthew Muffly, David A. Spain, Cindy Kin, Douglas K. Owens, Jeremy D. Goldhaber-Fiebert
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2019-08-01
Series:MDM Policy & Practice
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2381468319866448