ACUTE APPENDICITIS: DELAYED SURGERY DOES NOT INCREASE THE NUMBER OF POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS
Romualdas Riauka, Povilas Ignatavičius, Žygimantas Tverskis, Žilvinas Dambrauskas Abstract Introduction. Historically appendicitis is tending to be operated as soon as possible to prevent future complications. Recent discussions show, that urgent operation does not always reduce the rate of postoperative complications. Immediate appendectomy can be delayed in some cases. Methods. Retrospective, non-randomized, single center, cohort study…