Ruben Blades posted an update in the group Health 5 years, 6 months ago
Many Folks Are Being Urgently Rushed To The Surgery Room At The First Sign Of An Appendix, Which Could Be Life-Threatening If It Bursts. But Now, A New Study Is Indicating That Some Of These Surgeries May Not be Necessary As Appendix, Depending On A CT Scan Analysis, Could Be Treated With Antibiotics.
Study finds surgery often not needed for appendicitis; antibiotics can work insteadAdvances in imaging tests have made it easier to determine if an appendix might burst, or if patients could be safely treated without surgery.