Efficacy of laparoscopy in complicated appendicitis
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Laparoscopy in Complicated Pediatric Appendicitis
BACKGROUND Complicated appendicitis (gangrenous or perforated) has been associated with increased risk for postoperative complications, especially intraabdominal abscess. Caution has been advised when attempting laparoscopic appendectomy for complicated appendicitis in children. The objective of our study was to assess the incidence of intraabdominal abscess formation after laparoscopic appende...
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: International Journal of Surgery
سال: 2009
ISSN: 1743-9191
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijsu.2009.04.007