Journal Club: Appendicitis in 2021

We all know how commonly pediatric surgeons see patients with appendicitis and how frequently new literature is published on its management. Dr. Jose Campos helped us find some of the latest publications on appendicitis management and we discussed a few of the articles featured in this podcast. Hosts: Rodrigo Gerardo & Ellen Encisco Featured articles plus more: RIFT study group. Appendicitis risk prediction models in children presenting with right iliac fossa pain (RIFT study): a prospective, multicentre validation study. April 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/S2352-4642(20)30006-7 Unsdorfer KML, An JY, Binkovitz, LA. Pediatric appendiceal ultrasoun: maintaining accuracy, increasing determinacy and improving clinical outcomes following the introduction of a standardized reporting template. September 2020. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-020-04820-z Patkova B, Svenningsson A, et al. Nonoperative Treatment Versus Appendectomy for Acute Nonperforated Appendicitis in Children. June 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000003646 Kashtan MA, Graham DA, et al. Ceftriaxone Combined With Metronidazole is Superior to Cefoxitin Alone in the Management of Uncomplicated Appendicitis in Children. March 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000003704 Cameron DB, Anandalwar SP, et al. Development and Implications of an Evidence-based and Public Health-relevant Definition of Complicated Appendicitis in Children. May 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000003059 Mennie N, Panabokke G, et al. Are Postoperative Intravenous Antibiotics Indicated After Laparoscopic Appendectomy for Simple Appendicitis? A Prospective Double-blinded Randomized Controlled Trial. August 2020. https://doi.org/10.1097/SLA.0000000000003732 Farr BJ, Ranstrom L, Mooney DP. Eliminating Opiate Prescribing for Children after Non-Perforated Appendectomy. June 2020. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2020.03.023 See more articles on the StayCurrent app.