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March 17, 2020
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Most patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis prefer antibiotic therapy over surgery

Most patients with uncomplicated acute appendicitis prefer antibiotic therapy over surgery

Adults with uncomplicated acute appendicitis who were treated with antibiotics and did not need surgery at a later date were as satisfied with their treatment experience as those who went through surgery, according to a secondary analysis of a randomized clinical trial that appeared in JAMA Surgery.

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