Controversies in pediatric appendicitis. ([2019])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: Catherine J. Hunter, editor.
• Editors: Hunter, Catherine J
• Contents: Chapter 1History and Epidemiology of Pediatric AppendicitisChapter 2Defining the Disease: Uncomplicated versus Complicated AppendicitisChapter 3Making the Diagnosis: The Use of Clinical Features and Scoring SystemsChapter 4The Role and Efficacy of Laboratories in the Diagnosis of Pediatric AppendicitisChapter 5Diagnostic Imaging for Pediatric AppendicitisChapter 6Selection and Timing of Antibiotics for the Management of Appendicitis Chapter 7Non-Operative Management of Uncomplicated AppendicitisChapter 8Non-Operative Management of Complicated AppendicitisChapter 9Interventional Radiology as a Therapeutic Option for Complicated AppendicitisChapter 10Timing of Appendectomy for Acute Appendicitis: Can Surgery Wait?Chapter 11Surgical Techniques in Pediatric AppendectomyChapter 12The Controversial Role of Interval Appendectomy Chapter 13Diagnostic and Management Strategies for Postoperative Complications in Pediatric AppendicitisChapter 14Disparities in the Management of AppendicitisChapter 15Appendicitis- Unusual Complications and OutcomesChapter 16Management of Acute Appendicitis in Special Pediatric Situations: Malignancy, Neutropenia, and Other Etiologies of Immune Suppression.
• Publisher Details: Cham : Springer
• Publication Date: 2019
• Copyright Date: 2019
• Extent: 1 online resource, illustrations (some color)
• Subjects: 617.5/545; Appendicitis; Children -- Surgery; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9783030150068; 3030150062
• Related ISBNs: 9783030150051
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Online resource; title from PDF title page (SpringerLink, viewed August 6, 2019).
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