acute appendicitis

Comparative Diagnostic Accuracy of RIPASA and Modified Alvarado Scores in Acute Appendicitis: Insights from an Indian Tertiary Centre

By MedXY 08/07/2026

This prospective study from India evaluates the diagnostic accuracy of RIPASA versus Modified Alvarado Score in acute appendicitis, highlighting RIPASA's superior sensitivity and discrimination in an Asian surgical cohort.

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Antibiotics vs. Surgery for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: 10-Year APPAC Trial Results Confirm Long-Term Viability

By MedXY 01/25/2026

The 10-year follow-up of the APPAC trial demonstrates that antibiotic therapy remains a safe and effective alternative to appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, with over 60% of patients successfully avoiding surgery for a decade.

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Assessing the Value of Preoperative Antibiotics in Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: Insights from the PERFECT-Antibiotics Trial

By MedXY 09/28/2025

Preoperative antibiotics in uncomplicated acute appendicitis do not reduce appendiceal perforation risk but lower surgical site infections. This large multicenter trial clarifies their limited role while awaiting timely appendectomy.