Evaluating conservative treatment for acute appendicitis with lump formation

Background: Interval appendectomy after acute appendicitis with lump formation (phlegmon) remains controversial. We conducted this study to determine the risk of recurrent appendicitis following initial non-operative treatment for appendicitis, and evaluate factors associated with recurrence. Second...

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Main Authors: Ajaz Ahmad Malik, Mohd Lateef Wani, Shadab Nabi Wani, Fazl Qadir Parray, Nayeem-Ul-Hassan, IfatIrshad
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2012-01-01
Series:Journal of Emergencies, Trauma and Shock
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Online Access:http://www.onlinejets.org/article.asp?issn=0974-2700;year=2012;volume=5;issue=1;spage=33;epage=35;aulast=Malik