Appendicitis Care: A Decade Later

Antibiotics remain viable option for uncomplicated appendicitis in adult patients at ten years

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Antibiotic therapy is a long-term option for adults with uncomplicated acute appendicitis, supported by 10-year follow-up data.
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Over half of patients treated with antibiotics avoided surgery during the decade, with 38% experiencing recurrence.
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The cumulative complication rate was lower in the antibiotic group compared to those who underwent appendectomy.
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Quality of life and patient satisfaction were similar between antibiotic and appendectomy groups, with high satisfaction among those avoiding surgery.
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Antibiotic therapy is suitable for selected patients with imaging-confirmed uncomplicated appendicitis, as per current guidelines.

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