Canadian journal of surgery. Journal canadien de chirurgie
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Comparative Study
Laparoscopic appendectomy versus open appendectomy: retrospective assessment of 200 patients.
To compare laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) with traditional methods as the primary treatment for acute appendicitis. ⋯ LA is a safe and viable treatment alternative for acute appendicitis. Prospective randomized studies are needed to confirm its potential advantages.
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Review Comparative Study
Diagnostic peritoneal lavage versus abdominal computed tomography in blunt abdominal trauma: a review of prospective studies.
To determine whether abdominal computed tomography (CT) or diagnostic peritoneal lavage (DPL) should be used in the evaluation of hemodynamically stable patients with blunt abdominal trauma and equivocal findings on physical examination. ⋯ DPL should be performed if there are no contraindications and no associated injuries that would be better delineated by CT, in which case abdominal CT is indicated.