Does abdominal irrigation decrease the risk for abscess formation after perforated appendicitis? To answer this question, the authors conducted a randomized trial (irrigation vs no irrigation) in 220 ...
REVIEW was made of all children under thirteen years of age subjected to appendectomy at the Boston City Hospital from January 1, 1950, to January 1, 1953. Included in this series, which totaled 405 ...
Dear Doctors: I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my ...
Histamine receptor antagonists are sometimes given postoperatively to control annoying symptoms, such as itching; to induce drowsiness; or to reduce gastric acid reflux. However, these agents may ...
John, aged 47, had sudden onset of midabdominal pain and nausea. Examination at a local emergency department (ED) revealed a diffusely tender abdomen without rebound or guarding. The ED physician sent ...
In Virginia, the incidence of perforated appendicitis rose in coincidence with the pandemic-related closure of public schools on March 16, 2020, while emergency department visits declined, a ...
Dear Doctors: I had a pain on the right side of my abdomen. A CT scan found a perforated appendix with an abscess. I was treated with IV antibiotics, and now I am feeling fine. Do I need to have my ...
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