Abstract
The recently published article “Successful nonoperative management of uncomplicated appendicitis: predictors and outcomes” by Loftus et al.1 Loftus T.J. Brakenridge S.C. Croft C.A. et al. Successful nonoperative management of uncomplicated appendicitis: predictors and outcomes. J Surg Res. 2018; 222: 212-218.e2 Abstract Full Text Full Text PDF PubMed Scopus (19) Google Scholar ignited our interest on this topic for the following reason: Successful nonoperative management of uncomplicated appendicitis: predictors and outcomesJournal of Surgical ResearchVol. 222PreviewOur objective was to identify predictors of successful nonoperative management (NOM) of uncomplicated appendicitis. We hypothesized that the absence of diabetes, absence of an appendicolith, short duration of symptoms, absence of systemic inflammation, and low modified Alvarado score would predict successful NOM. Full-Text PDF
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