24-hour delay may be safe for surgical intervention in patients with uncomplicated appendicitis
1. Operating within 24 hours was non-inferior to operating within 8 hours among patients diagnosed with uncomplicated appendicitis with respect to the risk of appendiceal perforation. 2. There were no reported deaths in either group. Evidence Rating Level: 1 (Excellent) Study Rundown: Appendicectomy, or appendectomy, is the standard treatment for appendicitis, yet no consensus exists
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