Nonoperative vs Operative Management of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Appendectomy remains the standard of care for uncomplicated acute appendicitis despite several randomized clinical trials pointing to the safety and efficacy of nonoperative management of this disease. A meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials may contribute to the body of evidence and help surgeons select which patients may benefit from surgical and nonsurgical treatment.

Objective

To assess the efficacy and safety of nonoperative management vs appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis.

Data sources

A systematic review was conducted using indexed sources (Embase and PubMed) to search for published randomized clinical trials in English comparing nonoperative management with appendectomy in adult patients presenting with uncomplicated acute appen

SUBMITTER: de Almeida Leite RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9330355 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature