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For children diagnosed with appendicitis undergoing appendectomy

Extended-Spectrum Antibiotics No Benefit for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Extended-spectrum linked to 30-day readmission in complicated, not uncomplicated appendicitis
The implementation of a multicomponent electronic clinical decision support tool reduces computed tomography use for pediatric patients with possible appendicitis

Clinical Decision Support Tool Cuts CT Use for Appendicitis

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Multicomponent electronic clinical decision tool reduces CT use in children with possible appendicitis
For children with uncomplicated acute appendicitis

Nonoperative Management Feasible for Pediatric Appendicitis

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Less morbidity and lower costs for those choosing nonoperative management versus surgery
For pediatric patients with appendicitis

Racial Disparities in Analgesia for Children With Appendicitis

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Black children less likely to receive pain meds for moderate pain, less likely to receive opioids
Although surgical removal of the appendix has long been a standard treatment

Antibiotics May Be Enough for Some Appendicitis Patients

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About 80 percent of patients can try medication first, researchers say
An antibiotics-first approach could be considered for specific patients with appendicitis

Study Considers Antibiotics-First Approach to Appendicitis

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Case vignette presents issues related to immediate appendectomy versus antibiotics-first