Non-surgical Management of Acute Nonperforated Appendicitis in Children

Arturs Viksne; Zane Abola; Arnis Engelis; Aigars Petersons

doi:10.1515/chilat-2015-0006

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Non-surgical Management of Acute Nonperforated Appendicitis in Children

Acta Chirurgica Latviensis

Volume 14 (2014): Issue 2 (December 2014)

By: Arturs Viksne, Zane Abola, Arnis Engelis and Aigars Petersons

Open Access

|Sep 2015

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is common condition in the pediatric population. Despite that, there is still actual discussion on most approriate treatment. In adult population there are evidence that non-surgical treatment in uncomplicated cases is safe and effective, it could avoid unnecessary appendectomies. The experience is very little on pediatric population, but it is known that in certain part of cases conservative management is feasible. Moreover this approach could reduce complication rates associated with surgery.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1515/chilat-2015-0006 | Journal eISSN: 2199-5737 | Journal ISSN: 1407-981X

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Language: English

Page range: 31 - 35

Published on: Sep 1, 2015

Published by: Riga Stradins University

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Keywords:

Acute appendicitis,

non-surgical management,

Related subjects:

Surgery,

© 2015 Arturs Viksne, Zane Abola, Arnis Engelis, Aigars Petersons, published by Riga Stradins University
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