Appendectomy Malpractice Lawsuit Alleges Negligence Caused Child’s Death
Children's Hospital in Alabama faces a wrongful death lawsuit over the failure to diagnose postsurgical complications which led to the death of a seven-year-old girl.
Tag Archives: Appendicitis
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Childhood Appendicitis Ruptures Increasing Due To COVID-19 Delays: Study
Doctors are seeing an increase in children with appendicitis complications due to hesitance to go to hospitals due to the pandemic, according to a new study.
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Antibiotics Just As Good As Surgery For Appendicitis: Study
The findings of a new study indicate antibiotics may be a viable treatment for appendicitis, instead of surgery, in many cases.
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Uncomplicated Appendicitis In Children May Not Require Surgery: Study
The findings of a new study suggest many children's appendicitis may be treated with antibiotics instead of surgery, reducing the number of days they have to recover.
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Antibiotics May Be Effective Treatment for Appendicitis: Study
A new study suggests that using antibiotics may be an alternative to surgery in treating appendicitis.
