Antibiotics alone versus appendectomy to treat uncomplicated acute appendicitis in adults: what do meta-analyses say?
Conclusion:
Based on the current body of evidence, the use of antibiotics for primary treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis cannot be routinely recommended. Appendectomy remains the gold-standard treatment.
Source: World Journal of Emergency Surgery - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Leonardo RochaFelipe RossiCamila PessoaFlavia CamposCarlos PiresMilton Steinman Source Type: research
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