Routine histopathologic examination of the appendix after appendectomy for presumed appendicitis: Is it really necessary? A systematic review and meta-analysis

Owing to substantial costs and increasing interest in the nonoperative management of appendicitis, the necessity of routine histopathologic examination of appendectomy specimens is being questioned. The aim of this study was to determine whether routine histopathologic examination after appendectomy for suspected appendicitis should still be performed.

Source: Surgery - May 26, 2020 Category: Surgery Authors: Vivian P. Bastiaenen, Wies M. Allema, Charlotte E.L. Klaver, Susan van Dieren, Lianne Koens, Pieter J. Tanis, Willem A. Bemelman Source Type: research