The study analyzed the risks and consequences of failed nonoperative management of appendicitis in older adults. Using data from the 2004-2017 national inpatient sample, the researchers found that nonoperative failure in patients under 65 was associated with increased morbidity, length of stay, costs, and discharges to skilled facilities. Similar outcomes were observed in patients aged 65 and above. Therefore, the nonoperative management of appendicitis should be approached cautiously in older adults.
Journal Article by Lunardi N, Marten E (…) Balentine CJ et 3 al. in Am J Surg
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