NIHR Signal: Antibiotics may be an alternative first-line treatment for uncomplicated appendicitis

This expert commentary is provided for an RCT which found less complications with antibiotics vs appendectomy (6.5% vs 24%), though 27% of patients receiving antibiotics required surgery within 1yr. Before considering routine use of antibiotics, several questions need answering.There is the issue of antibiotic stewardship as ertapenem, the antibiotic used in this trial is currently reserved for severe infections.
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