Medicine

Acute appendicitis in pediatric patients: an evidence-based review.

C. Becker, A. Kharbanda

2019.9.1Pediatric emergency medicine practice

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The existing literature is reviewed to provide guidance for the management of children with appendicitis, including recommendations for diagnostic studies, prophylactic antibiotics, pain medication, and surgical consultation.

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BECKER, C.; KHARBANDA, A. Acute appendicitis in pediatric patients: An evidence-based review. Pediatric emergency medicine practice, 2019, 16 9: 1–20.