Irish journal of medical science
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Multicenter Study
Current opinions and practices for the management of acute appendicitis: an international survey.
In recent decades the management of acute appendicitis has evolved significantly. Improved access to early imaging and better clinical scoring algorithms have resulted in less negative appendicectomy rates. In addition, non-operative management has become increasingly utilized. The aim of this study was to assess the variability of management of acute appendicitis globally. ⋯ This study represents the largest sampling of management strategies for acute appendicitis. It shows substantial global heterogeneity between clinicians regarding what constitutes a negative appendicectomy as well as the appropriateness of non-operative management.