Problems with clinical reasoning and imaging interpretation were factors in nearly half of lower GI perforation cases with ...

Appendicitis incidence is highest in young people aged 10–30 years, a relatively healthy age group that does not get much ...

USA: A recent international, multicenter, open-label randomized trial has shed light on the debate surrounding the optimal ...

Viet Duc University Hospital in Hanoi reported on Wednesday that its doctors successfully treated a patient with a perforated ...

Endoscopic retrograde appendicitis therapy (ERAT ... (4) complications: bleeding and perforation may occur during cannulation of appendix, others rare complication like stenting migration into the ...

Objective Possible childhood appendicitis is a common emergency presentation. The exact value of blood tests is debated. This study sought to determine the diagnostic ...

There is no consensus regarding the optimal treatment for children with perforated appendicitis. [5] In fact, much heterogeneity exists among pediatric surgeons regarding choice of antibiotics ...

It has traditionally been taught that, untreated, appendicitis will progress to perforation with associated morbidity and mortality. This paper reviews the literature regarding differing styles of ...

In 10 patients appendicitis severity was classified as simple ... and one patient underwent secondary surgery due to a suspicion of bowel perforation after imaging guided percutaneous drainage. During ...