Antibiotic treatment is a viable option for uncomplicated appendicitis, yielding favourable outcomes and fewer complications than appendectomy, new research shows.

It's "no longer about a right vs wrong management pathway," expert says ...

Appendectomy was associated with a higher risk of non-typhoidal Salmonella infection in children. Evidence Rating Level: 2 ...

One common surgery many individuals need to get at some point in their lives is an appendectomy. This is a surgical procedure to remove the appendix, which is a small pouch-like organ on the right ...