At first glance, the results of a recent meta-analysis published in JAMA Pediatrics would indicate immediately operating on a child is the most effective treatment for uncomplicated acute appendicitis ...

A new study published in the Journal of the American Medical Association showed that children who had an appendectomy were ...

Dear Dr. Roach: I went to the hospital and was diagnosed with appendicitis. I’ve been sick for three days. My surgeon said that although the CT scan showed a ruptured appendix, he wants me to take ...

It's "no longer about a right vs wrong management pathway," expert says ...

Antibiotic treatment is a viable option for uncomplicated appendicitis, yielding favourable outcomes and fewer complications than appendectomy, new research shows.

Appendectomy may be a useful addition to medical therapy for preventing relapse of ulcerative colitis among patients in remission. At 1 year, 36% of patients in the appendectomy group had a relapse ...