Journal of pediatric surgery

The most recent articles from: J. Pediatr. Surg. April 2021

J. Pediatr. Surg. · Apr 2021

Prophylactic intraabdominal drains do not confer benefit in pediatric perforated appendicitis: Results from a quality improvement initiative.

Prophylactic, intraabdominal drains have been used to prevent intraabdominal abscess (IAA) after perforated appendicitis. We hypothesized that routine drain placement would reduce the IAA rate in pediatric perforated appendicitis. ⋯ Level III.

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