Abscess and symptoms duration upon presentation should guide decision algorithms for early versus interval appendectomy in children.

Affiliation

Saint Louis University, United States; SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, United States. Electronic address: [Email]

Abstract

To compare outcomes for complicated appendicitis treated with early versus interval appendectomy and to identify which patients would likely benefit from early appendectomy.

Keywords

abscess,appendicitis,early,interval,