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ANTIBIOTIC THERAPY FOR UNCOMPLICATED ACUTE APPENDICITIS
JAMA
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The study evaluates the long-term outcomes of patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis treated with antibiotics compared to those who underwent appendectomy. It specifically focuses on the recurrence rate of appendicitis and the rate of subsequent appendectomy over a ten-year period. The research involved a multicenter randomized clinical trial conducted in Finland, with a total of 530 patients. The findings aim to provide insights into the viability of antibiotic treatment as an alternative to surgical intervention for this condition.
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