Management of appendiceal mass and abscess in children; early appendectomy or initial non-operative treatment? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
Paul van AmstelTania C SluckinTim van AmstelJohanna H van der LeeRalph de VriesJoep P M DerikxRoel BakxL W Ernest van HeurnRamon R GorterPublished in: Surgical endoscopy (2020)
NOT may reduce the overall complication rate compared to EA, but the evidence is very uncertain. As evidence is scarce, and of low level, and heterogeneity between studies is substantial, the results should be interpreted with caution. Large prospective studies are needed to determine the optimal treatment strategy for children with appendiceal mass and/or abscess.