The Management of Post-appendectomy Abscess in Children; A Historical Cohort Study and Update of the Literature.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Recent studies have shown that specific cases of post-appendectomy abscess (PAA) in children could be treated conservatively. However, due to the lack of high-quality evidence, choice of treatment still depends on preferences of the treating surgeon, leading to heterogeneity in clinical practice. Therefore, we aimed to provide an update of recent literature on the management of PAA in children and subsequently evaluate the outcomes of a large multicenter cohort of children treated for PAA.

Methods

A literature search was performed in Pubmed and Embase, selecting all randomized controlled trials, prospective and retrospective cohort studies, and case series published from 2014 and onward and reporting on children (<18 years) treated for a PAA. Subsequently, a his

SUBMITTER: van Amstel P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9254404 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature