Association between bacterial resistance profile and the development of intra-abdominal abscesses in pediatric patients with perforated appendicitis: cohort study

ConclusionE. coli was the most commonly isolated microorganism, with a low rate of ESBL-producing isolates. No association between resistance and risk of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess was found. However, it was identified that being a high-risk patient on admission was associated with this complication.Type of studyPrognosis study.Level of evidenceLevel I.
Source: Pediatric Surgery International - Category: Surgery Source Type: research