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Nonoperative management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis was associated with fewer complications in patients older than 65 years, while appendectomy was linked to reduced mortality, length of hospital stay and cost, regardless of age.
“Appendicitis has traditionally been treated with appendectomy, but there is growing evidence to support nonoperative management with antibiotics for
Nonoperative management was associated with a 3.72% decrease in the risk of complications and a 1.82% increase in mortality in patients who were aged 65 years and older.