While the traditional open operation (appendectomy) and minimally invasive procedure (laparoscopic appendectomy) are known to have similar outcomes for people of normal weight, surgeons at the ...

Newswise — In pediatric medicine, there’s growing interest in treating kids and teens who have uncomplicated appendicitis with intravenous (IV) antibiotics instead of surgery. It sounds like a leap ...

Most people with appendicitis who are given antibiotics—instead of having their appendix removed—fare well over the long haul, new research indicates. The conclusion follows roughly two decades spent ...

At first glance, the results of a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics would indicate immediately operating on a child is the most effective treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Preoperative antibiotic treatment did not reduce the risk for appendix perforation in patients with ...