Appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain in children. The diagnosis and treatment
of the disease have undergone major changes in the past two decades, primarily as a result …

Perforated appendicitis, as defined by a visible hole in the appendix or an appendicolith free
within the abdomen, carries significant morbidity in the pediatric population. Accurate …

Aim To present seven paediatric patients with appendicitis, all with late diagnosis resulting
from different aspects of the fear from the current global COVID‐19 pandemic. Methods …

Objective Early presentation and prompt diagnosis of acute appendicitis are necessary to
prevent progression of disease leading to complicated appendicitis. We hypothesize that …

Background The appropriate duration of postoperative antibiotics for complex appendicitis is
unclear. The increasing global threat of antimicrobial resistance warrants restrictive …

Abstract Background The SARS-CoV-2 pandemic is a major challenge for health care
services worldwide. It's impact on oncologic therapies and elective surgery has been …

Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy through a single umbilical incision is an
emerging approach supported by several case series. However, to date, prospective …

Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children. 1 The lifetime risk of
developing appendicitis is 7% to 8%, with a peak incidence in the teenage years. 2 It is …

Objective To compare the effectiveness and adverse event rates of early vs interval
appendectomy in children with perforated appendicitis. Design Nonblinded randomized trial …

INTRODUCTION: Appendicitis is the most common emergency operation in children. The
rate of perforation may be related to duration from symptom onset to treatment. A recent …