| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8952953 | Surgery | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Complicated appendicitis is more common in elderly patients. Appendectomy in elderly veteran patients has a low rate of complications similar to younger patients and the private sector. Operative intervention in this group of patients is not prohibitive. Further studies are needed to determine if nonoperative intervention is noninferior to an appendectomy in this high-risk patient population.
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Authors
Oswaldo BS, Zain MD, Sergio MD, FACS,