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My son’s appendicitis

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My 10-year-old son has appendicitis. I want to know if it is possible to treat him without surgery.

Ahmed (by SMS)

 

Non-operative management of uncomplicated appendicitis in children is feasible and well tolerated, with a small proportion of patients experiencing recurrent symptoms that require appendectomy within a year; outpatient management also significantly reduces the duration of hospital stay.

However, the decision on whether or not to operate your son must be taken in conjunction with a doctor.

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