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SGEM#476: Cuts like a Knife or Antibiotics for Pediatric Appendicitis

The Skeptics Guide to Emergency Medicine

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Navigating Pediatric Appendicitis Treatment

This chapter explores a study on treatment options for pediatric appendicitis, focusing on enrollment challenges and participants' motivations. It discusses the implications of treatment choices, particularly between surgical intervention and antibiotics, and highlights variability in antibiotic regimens and their impact on patient care.

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