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BackgroundAppendicectomy for acute appendicitis in children may be performed in specialist centres by paediatric surgeons or in general surgery units. Service provision and outcome of appendicectomy in children may differ between such units.
MethodsThis multicentre observational study included all children (aged less than 16 years) who had an appendicectomy at either a paediatric surgery unit or general surgery unit. The primary outcome was normal appendicectomy rate (NAR). Secondary outcomes included 30‐day adverse events, use of ultrasound imaging and laparoscopy, and consultant involvement in procedures....
Background:Reconstruction of massive contaminated abdominal wall defects associated with enteroatmospheric fistulation represents a technical challenge. An effective technique that allows closure of intestinal fistulas and reconstruction of the abdominal wall, with a good functional and cosmetic result, has yet to be described. The present study is a retrospective review of simultaneous reconstruction...
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