Acute appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal emergencies worldwide. The
cause remains poorly understood, with few advances in the past few decades. To obtain a …

Background Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of the acute abdomen, with an
incidence of 1 per 1000 persons per year. It is one of the main differential diagnoses of …

Unequivocal international guidelines regarding the diagnosis and management of patients
with acute appendicitis are lacking. The aim of the consensus meeting 2015 of the EAES …

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 …

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

La apendicitis es una urgencia común para el cirujano. El riesgo estimado para presentarla
es de 7-8%. Se pensaba que la apendicitis era un continuo donde, mientras más tiempo …

Background The optimal diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis remains controversial. This
systematic review details the evidence and current best practices for the evaluation and …

Background: Surgical site infections (SSI) are seen in up to 5% of patients after
appendectomy for acute appendicitis. SSI are associated with prolonged hospital stay and …

Postoperative antibiotics are recommended after appendectomy for complex appendicitis to
reduce infectious complications. The duration of this treatment varies considerably between …

Background Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain
requiring surgical intervention. Approximately 20% of AA cases are characterized by …