The treatment of choice for acute appendicitis is the surgical removal of the appendix ... Minor complications include infection at the suture site, delayed wound healing, etc.

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common acute abdominal conditions. Among other parameters, the decision to perform surgical exploration in suspected appendicitis involves ...

Background: Children with perforated appendicitis often have a prolonged hospital course complicated by surgical site or intra-abdominal infections. Treatment with multiple intravenous (IV ...