appendicitis
Appendectomy or Antibiotics? An Aid for Surgeon–Patient Discussion
Dr. Giana Davidson speaks with Dr. Pauli about a new tool her team developed to help patients make an informed ...
OCTOBER 7, 2024
Diagnostic Methods Prove Lacking for Appendicitis in Pregnant Patients
Clinical and radiological advancements notwithstanding, the diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains a challenge in ...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
Will CODA Trial Results Change Surgeons’ Approach to Appendicitis?
In the largest study of surgery versus antibiotics for appendicitis, almost half of patients who received a single ...
JANUARY 13, 2022
Ultrasound for Diagnosing Appendicitis: A Potentially Valuable Adjunct
Despite more than 280,000 appendectomies being performed in the United States every year, appendicitis remains a ...
JULY 21, 2021
Complicated Appendicitis More Likely in Children With Autism
Boston—Although children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) who are diagnosed with appendicitis or long bone ...
JULY 29, 2019
Antibiotics May Be Effective Alternative to Surgery for Appendicitis
Antibiotics may change the way appendicitis is treated.
APRIL 24, 2017
Racial Disparities Found in Children’s ER Access to Medications for Pain
Studies have shown that black children are less likely to receive any pain medication for moderate pain or ...
FEBRUARY 11, 2016
