Aspects on appendiceal abscess in children with special reference to delayed appendectomy.
A series of 52 children with appendiceal abscess is presented. The general policy of treatment was initially conservative regime followed by delayed elective appendectomy. Ten patients had a recurrence before appendectomy was performed. In 2 patients, potentially malignant conditions were discovered at appendectomy. There were no significant postoperative complications. Delayed elective appendectomy is recommended after an interval of 4-6 weeks.
D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001062:Appendectomy; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D005500:Follow-Up Studies; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D012008:Recurrence; D013997:Time Factors
D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents