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Evaluating Treatment Options: Antibiotics vs. Surgery for Appendicitis
This chapter explores the use of patient decision aids in anticoagulation discussions, noting their role in enhancing knowledge but lack of impact on treatment choices. It also reviews a study on appendectomy versus antibiotics for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis, highlighting that surgery is the more effective treatment despite some antibiotic benefits.