How Long Does It Take for A Child to Recover from An Appendectomy?
Title: How Long Does It Take for A Child to Recover from An Appendectomy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 12/8/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
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Kids get fewer CTs, but adults' rates continue to rise
Efforts to reduce children's exposure to radiation when they present in the...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
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AI algorithm detects appendicitis on CT exams in ER
Ultrasound followed by CT effective for appendicitis (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - November 23, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
Application of machine learning to the prediction of postoperative sepsis after appendectomy
Conclusion(s): Machine learning methods can be used to predict the development of sepsis after appendectomy with moderate accuracy. Such predictive modeling has potential to ultimately allow for preoperative recognition of patients at risk for developing postoperative sepsis after appendectomy thus facilitating early intervention and reducing morbidity. (Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH))
Source: Current Awareness Service for Health (CASH) - October 9, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
Antibiotics or Appendectomy? Both Good Options Antibiotics or Appendectomy? Both Good Options
A large, randomized trial finds antibiotics are noninferior to surgery after 30 days. However, experts urge caution in rushing to the medication option for everyone.Medscape Medical News (Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines)
Source: Medscape Internal Medicine Headlines - October 7, 2020 Category: Internal Medicine Tags: General Surgery News Source Type: news
ACS: Antibiotics Noninferior to Appendectomy for Appendicitis
TUESDAY, Oct. 6, 2020 -- Antibiotics are noninferior to appendectomy for treatment of appendicitis, according to a study published online Oct. 5 in the New England Journal of Medicine to coincide with the annual clinical congress of the American... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - October 6, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
CODA appendicitis trial shows risks and benefits of treating appendicitis with antibiotics
(Boston Medical Center) Antibiotics may be a good choice for some, but not all, patients with appendicitis, according to results from the Comparing Outcomes of antibiotic Drugs and Appendectomy (CODA) Trial reported today in the New England Journal of Medicine. The findings indicated that antibiotics were not worse than surgery when measuring overall health status, allowing most people to avoid an operation in the short term. (Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health)
Source: EurekAlert! - Medicine and Health - October 5, 2020 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Source Type: news
What Is a Single-Port Appendectomy Technique?
Title: What Is a Single-Port Appendectomy Technique?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 7/30/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 7/30/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
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COVID-19 delays appendicitis diagnosis, treatment
Quarantine and stay-at-home orders used to try to control the COVID-19 pandemic...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
CT reduces unnecessary appendectomies
AI algorithm detects appendicitis on CT exams in ER
Ultrasound followed by CT effective for appendicitis
AI algorithm can accurately diagnose appendicitis
Adult hospitals overuse CT for appendicitis in kids (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 30, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
What Is an Open Appendectomy?
Title: What Is an Open Appendectomy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 6/26/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 6/26/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
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CT reduces unnecessary appendectomies
CT can be a valuable tool for diagnosing appendicitis, helping clinicians better...Read more on AuntMinnie.comRelated Reading:
AI algorithm detects appendicitis on CT exams in ER
COVID-19 can be seen on CT scans outside the chest
Ultrasound followed by CT effective for appendicitis
AI algorithm can accurately diagnose appendicitis
Adult hospitals overuse CT for appendicitis in kids (Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines)
Source: AuntMinnie.com Headlines - June 26, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: news
What Is Recovery Time for Laparoscopic Appendectomy?
Title: What Is Recovery Time for Laparoscopic Appendectomy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 4/16/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 4/16/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
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How Long Does It Take to Recover from An Appendectomy?
Title: How Long Does It Take to Recover from An Appendectomy?Category: Procedures and TestsCreated: 3/24/2020 12:00:00 AMLast Editorial Review: 3/24/2020 12:00:00 AM (Source: MedicineNet Digestion General)
Source: MedicineNet Digestion General - March 24, 2020 Category: Nutrition Source Type: news
U.S. hospitals, patients cancel elective surgery as coronavirus spreads
U.S. hospitals, anticipating a need for beds as more people are diagnosed with coronavirus, are postponing elective surgeries, while some patients, leery of going to a hospital, are canceling appointments themselves. Several hospitals in the hard-hit Seattle area, including EvergreenHealth, have suspended elective procedures like knee replacements for the next 30 days. Emergency surgeries like appendectomies or a broken wrist that needs surgery will continue. (Source: Reuters: Health)
Source: Reuters: Health - March 16, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Tags: healthNews Source Type: news
QOL Similar After Surgery, Antibiotics for Uncomplicated Appendicitis
FRIDAY, Feb. 21, 2020 -- For patients being treated for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, quality of life (QOL) is similar at seven years after appendectomy or antibiotic therapy, according to a study published online Feb. 19 in JAMA Surgery.
Suvi... (Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News)
Source: Drugs.com - Pharma News - February 21, 2020 Category: Pharmaceuticals Source Type: news
One in six appendectomies on children are unnecessary new research shows
Scientists tested the extracted organs of 1,827 children after appendicectomies at 139 hospitals across Britain and Ireland and found that 16 per cent did not need the surgery. (Source: the Mail online | Health)
Source: the Mail online | Health - February 13, 2020 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news
