UC Davis implements a clinical practice guideline for postoperative management of pediatric appendicitis

摘要

Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of urgent abdominal surgery among children. In the U.S., approximately 53,000 children undergo appendectomy each year for acute appendicitis.1,2 Despite substantial research and vigorous debate, no consensus has been reached on the optimal postoperative management of these children. Therefore, the approach to postoperative care varies widely among pediatric surgeons, presenting an opportunity for quality improvement (QI) endeavors.3,4