Harefuah
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Multicenter Study
[The management of pediatric appendicitis: an opinion survey of Israeli pediatric surgeons].
Appendicitis remains the most common acute surgical condition of the abdomen in children. However, considerable controversy still exists among surgeons as to the management of pediatric appendicitis. The goal of this study was to determine current practice patterns and provide a foundation for evidence-based outcome studies that would standardize patient care. ⋯ There is an apparent consensus on the many aspects of perioperative and postoperative care of pediatric appendicitis among Israeli Pediatric Surgeons (IPS). This study consolidates current opinions on appropriate management of pediatric appendicitis, providing a foundation for evidence-based outcome studies.