More evidence that antibiotics alone may be a safe and effective treatment for kids with uncomplicated appendicitis.In a new ...

For decades, surgery to remove an inflamed appendix has been a rite of childhood for many.But a new study says treating ...

Nonoperative management is cost-effective for pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis compared with laparoscopic appendectomy.

Using antibiotics alone to treat children with uncomplicated appendicitis is a cost-saving alternative to surgery, according ...

Treating uncomplicated pediatric appendicitis with antibiotics is cost-effective and safe. A study analyzed over 1,000 cases, showing antibiotics cost $8,044 versus $9,791 for surgery. Researchers ...