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Can we treat appendicitis with antibiotics?

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Appendectomy : While there is some evidence in the literature to argue in favor of treating certain populations with antibiotics alone, the GOLD STANDARD treatment for appendicitis remains open or laparoscopic appendectomy. This is a very safe and common operative procedure.

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Answered 1/27/2015

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