Abstract
This study investigates differences in 1-year outcomes by clinical and socioeconomic factors among US children with uncomplicated appendicitis who were treated with antibiotics vs surgery.
Publication types
-
Comparative Study
-
Controlled Clinical Trial
-
Multicenter Study
-
Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
-
Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
MeSH terms
-
Adolescent
-
Age Factors
-
Anti-Bacterial Agents / therapeutic use*
-
Appendectomy*
-
Appendicitis / drug therapy*
-
Appendicitis / surgery*
-
Child
-
Female
-
Humans
-
Male
-
Postoperative Complications
-
Treatment Outcome