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Acute Appendicitis Prevention

Research from C. Clyde and co-researchers in the area of acute appendicitis prevention described

Published in Medical Device Law Weekly, May 11th, 2008

Researchers detail in 'Timing of intervention does not affect outcome in acute appendicitis in a large community practice,' new data in acute appendicitis. According to recent research published in the The American Journal of Surgery, "Surgical management of acute appendicitis remains one of the most frequent problems faced by gastrointestinal surgeons. Traditional management has emphasized urgent surgical care."

"Recent literature suggests delayed surgery for acute appendicitis does not affect outcome. The outcomes of patients undergoing urgent and delayed appendectomy in a large community surgical practice are compared. All patients undergoing appendectomy...

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