Dr. Barry Dworkin

Study shows that treating appendicitis with antibiotics for certain patients fulfilling certain criteria can mitigate the need for conventional surgery.

Health Headlines Commentary for September 26, 2018

Source:

Antibiotics for appendicitis? Surgery often not needed

Reference:

Five-Year Follow-up of Antibiotic Therapy for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis in the APPAC Randomized Clinical Trial

 

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