Antibiotics alone for treatment of children with appendicitis is cost-effective and safe alternative to surgery

Published Date: 27 Nov 2024

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

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