Safety and efficacy of antibiotics compared with appendicectomy for treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis: meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials

Objective To compare the safety and efficacy of antibiotic treatment versus appendicectomy for the primary treatment of uncomplicated acute appendicitis. Design Meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Population Randomised controlled trials of adult patients presenting with uncomplicate...

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Main Authors: Varadhan, Krishna K., Neal, Keith R., Lobo, Dileep N.
Format: Article
Published: British Medical Association 2012
Online Access:https://eprints.nottingham.ac.uk/2644/