Management of Complicated Appendicitis in the Elderly: Timing of Surgery Impacts Outcomes?
Abstract
Objective: Our objective was to compare outcomes of initial operative and non-operative management for complicated appendicitis in elderly patients. Methods: We conducted a population-based, retrospective cohort review... [ view full abstract ]
Authors
- Max Drescher (Loyola Stritch School of Medicine)
- Anai Kothari (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Gregory Day (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Dan Kim (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Stephanie Besser (1:MAP Analytics Research Group)
- Michael Anstadt (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Paul Kuo (Loyola University Medical Center)
- Fred Luchette (Loyola University Medical Center)
Topic Area
General Surgery
Session
QS-GS/CRS » Quick-Shot Presentations: General / Colorectal Surgery (15:00 - Thursday, 21st September, Ireland 406)