Acute appendicitis; not otherwise specified / Disease or Syndrome

Black children in UK have four times the risk of complications after emergency appendicitis surgery as white children

New research published in Anaesthesia shows that for children undergoing emergency surgery for appendicitis in the UK, the risk of postoperative complications in Black children was four times greater than that of white children.

Feb 22, 2024

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Study finds good long-term outcomes for appendicitis treated without surgery

Most people with appendicitis who are given antibiotics—instead of having their appendix removed—fare well over the long haul, new research indicates.

Aug 10, 2023

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