Outcomes of acute appendicitis in patients younger than age 4: a descriptive study

• Main Authors: Jhon Camacho-Cruz (Author), Patricia Ocampo Padilla (Author), Daniela Guerrero Sánchez (Author), Diana Milena Mongui (Author), Laura Katherine Hoyos (Author), María Lucia Porras (Author), Pablo Vásquez Hoyos (Author), Fernando Polo (Author), Carlos Alberto Castro (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: SpringerOpen, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is an infrequent pathology in children under 4 years of age, and its diagnosis is a clinical challenge that can lead to late detection. The intention of this study is to describe the clinical and surgical findings and to explore factors and outcomes associated...