16 Jan 2024 • In a recent study, early antibiotic treatment has been found to significantly reduce the need for surgical intervention in cases of acute appendicitis.

This trial compared traditional observation methods (wait and watch) with antibiotic administration. Remarkably, antibiotics reduced the necessity for surgical exploration and appendectomy by 72% to 50%, compared to 47% to 37% in the control group.

In conclusion, early antibiotic treatment was superior to the traditional “wait and see observation” to avoid surgical exploration and appendectomy.

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