The current management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis: should there be a change in paradigm? A systematic review of the literatures and analysis of treatment performance

scientific article published on 16 October 2017

The current management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis: should there be a change in paradigm? A systematic review of the literatures and analysis of treatment performance is …
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P50authorChi Chung FooQ57105527
P2093author name stringKa Man Ng
Wai Lun Law
Brian Yung Kong Wong
Gloria Wing Yan Chiu
Jennifer Wah Yan Lee
Samuel Ho Ting Poon
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P407language of work or nameEnglishQ1860
P921main subjectappendicitisQ121041
infectionQ166231
disease managementQ883708
clinical protocolsQ70451103
treatment outcomeQ70490488
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P1433published inWorld journal of emergency surgeryQ27721054
P1476titleThe current management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis: should there be a change in paradigm? A systematic review of the literatures and analysis of treatment performance
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