A prospective randomized controlled multicenter trial comparing antibiotic therapy with appendectomy in the treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis (APPAC trial)

A prospective randomized controlled multicenter trial comparing antibiotic therapy with appendectomy in the treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis (APPAC trial)

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>Although the standard treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) consists of an early appendectomy, there has recently been both an interest and an increase in the use of antibiotic therapy as the primary treatment for uncomplicated AA. Ho...

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Main Authors: Paajanen Hannu, Grönroos Juha M, Rautio Tero, Nordström Pia, Aarnio Markku, Rantanen Tuomo, Hurme Saija, Dean Kirsti, Jartti Airi, Mecklin Jukka-Pekka, Sand Juhani, Salminen Paulina
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2013-02-01
Series:BMC Surgery
Subjects:
Acute appendicitis
Appendicitis
Uncomplicated appendicitis
Appendectomy
Appendicectomy
Antibiotic treatment
Conservative
Non-operative
Randomized
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2482/13/3

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