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Scientists at University of Colorado, Colorado Health Sciences Center report research in abscess in children

Published in Telemedicine Business Week, December 27th, 2006

Research findings, "Prospective evaluation of a primary laparoscopic approach for children presenting with simple or complicated appendicitis," are discussed in a new report. "Previous studies have suggested laparoscopy leads to an increased risk of postoperative intra-abdominal abscess formation in complicated appendicitis. The purpose of this study is to prospectively evaluate a standardized laparoscopic approach applied by a single surgeon for all children who present with appendicitis and to determine the postoperative outcome," scientists writing in the The American Journal of Surgery report.

"Over a 5-year period (2001-2005), all children presenting to the...

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