Surgical endoscopy
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Comparative Study
Intraabdominal abscess following open and laparoscopic appendectomy in the pediatric population.
Studies comparing intraabdominal abscess (IAA) rates following laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) and open appendectomy (OA) have shown conflicting results. ⋯ This study demonstrates no statistically significant difference in the rate of IAA among children following LA and OA. LA can be performed for perforated appendicitis without increasing the risk of IAA.