A case for the removal of the 'normal' appendix at laparoscopy for suspected acute appendicitis

Authors
Grabham, JA Sutton, C Nicholson, ML
Citation
Ja. Grabham et al., A case for the removal of the 'normal' appendix at laparoscopy for suspected acute appendicitis, ANN RC SURG, 81(4), 1999, pp. 279-280
Citations number
5
Categorie Soggetti
Surgery
Journal title
ANNALS OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF SURGEONS OF ENGLAND
ISSN journal
00358843 → ACNP
Volume
81
Issue
4
Year of publication
1999
Pages
279 - 280
Database
ISI
SICI code
0035-8843(199907)81:4<279:ACFTRO>2.0.ZU;2-E
Abstract
This study suggests that appendicectomy should be routinely performed at la paroscopy for suspected acute appendicitis and that this can be achieved wi th minimal morbidity.