Authors
Danielle B Cameron, Regan Williams, Yimin Geng, Ankush Gosain, Meghan A Arnold, Yigit S Guner, Martin L Blakely, Cynthia D Downard, Adam B Goldin, Julia Grabowski, Dave R Lal, Roshni Dasgupta, Robert Baird, Robert L Gates, Julia Shelton, Tim Jancelewicz, Shawn J Rangel, Mary T Austin
Publication date
2018/3/1
Source
Journal of pediatric surgery
Volume
53
Issue
3
Pages
396-405
Publisher
WB Saunders
Description
Objective
The goal of this systematic review by the American Pediatric Surgical Association Outcomes and Evidence-Based Practice Committee was to develop recommendations regarding time to appendectomy for acute appendicitis in children within the context of preventing adverse events, reducing cost, and optimizing patient/parent satisfaction.
Methods
The committee selected three questions that were addressed by searching MEDLINE, Embase, and the Cochrane Library databases for English language articles published between January 1, 1970 and November 3, 2016. Consensus recommendations for each question were made based on the best available evidence for both children and adults.
Results
Based on level 3–4 evidence, appendectomy performed within 24 h of admission in patients with acute appendicitis does not appear to be associated with increased perforation rates or other adverse events …
Scholar articles
DB Cameron, R Williams, Y Geng, A Gosain… - Journal of pediatric surgery, 2018