Acute appendicitis (AA) is among the most common cause of acute abdominal pain.
Diagnosis of AA is challenging; a variable combination of clinical signs and symptoms has …

Being one of the most common causes of the acute abdomen, acute appendicitis (AA) forms
the bread and butter of any general surgeon's practice. With the recent advancements in …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate hyponatremia as a new biochemical
marker associated with complicated appendicitis in the pediatric population. Methods …

Background: This prospective observational study aimed to evaluate the validity of
appendicitis inflammatory response (AIR) score in differentiating advanced (perforated) from …

Objective To compare the outcomes of treatment in children with acute appendicitis between
laparoscopic and open surgical approaches. Design Retrospective study. Setting Division of …

Background The aim of this study was to investigate Harmonic scalpel performance in
laparoscopic appendectomy for sealing the base of the appendix in children. Methods …

Background Closure of the appendiceal stump is a key step performed during laparoscopic
appendicectomy. Inadequate management of the appendiceal stump has the potential to …

Background The aim of this study was to compare lateral thermal damage of mesoappendix
and appendiceal base using three different instruments for sealing and cutting of …

The most frequent abdominal pathology requiring emergent surgery is acute appendicitis.
Laparoscopic appendectomy has been performed for the treatment of acute appendicitis …

Background Laparoscopic appendectomy is the predominant method of treatment of acute
appendicitis. There is insufficient evidence on the most effective management of the …