Laparoscopic appendectomy significantly reduces length of stay for perforated appendicitis

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Summary

The two-day reduction in LOS among those with ruptured appendicitis who underwent LA was significant enough to overcome the smaller benefit of LA in acute appendiciti.

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Published
2006-01-25
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Keywords

Medicine, Appendicitis, Contraindication, Laparoscopy, Abdominal surgery

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