Acute appendicitis: prospective evaluation of a diagnostic algorithm integrating ultrasound and low-dose CT to reduce the need of standard CT [PDF]
Objectives: To evaluate an algorithm integrating ultrasound and low-dose unenhanced CT with oral contrast medium (LDCT) in the assessment of acute appendicitis, to reduce the need of conventional CT.
Andereggen, Elisabeth+9 more
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Lack of benefit of preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis in children with acute appendicitis: a prospective cohort study [PDF]
Background: Preoperative antimicrobial prophylaxis is widely used in pediatric patients undergoing appendectomy, but evidence showing a reduction of postoperative infectious complications is lacking.
Altermatt, S.+3 more
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Public hospital costs and quality in the Dominican Republic [PDF]
Measuring costs in public hospitals in developing countries is hampered by the lack of an appropriate costing system, or of any systematic cost accounting. Invoices for goods and services, prices for inputs, and patient records are generally absent. As a
LaForgia, Gerard M.+2 more
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Comparison of the Effect of Ampicillin with Metronidazol plus Gentamicin for Prophylaxis of Wound Infection after Appendectomy in Uncomplicated Appendicitis [PDF]
Introduction : Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain requiring surgical intervention. The infection of a surgical wound is the most common complication in the acute appendicitis, which adds the expenses of drug and cure together ...
شرقی, افشان+2 more
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Reducing Computed Tomography Use for Appendicitis Evaluation in a Pediatric Emergency Department: A Multidisciplinary Quality Improvement Initiative. [PDF]
Hockenbury J+6 more
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National Trends in Hospitalizations for Appendectomy in Children, 2001-2017. [PDF]
Santos LC+5 more
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Complicated appendicitis and associated risk factors among children. [PDF]
Azmeraw M+6 more
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Pregnant patients requiring emergency general surgery: a scoping review of diagnostic and management strategies. [PDF]
Skelhorne-Gross G+6 more
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