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01-11-2006 | Letter to the editor

Laparoscopy for every acute appendicitis?

Authors: K. Slim, J. Chipponi

Published in: Surgical Endoscopy | Issue 11/2006

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We read with interest the paper by Sauerland et al. [6] reporting the guidelines of the European Association for Endoscopic Surgery (EAES) for the role of laparoscopy in abdominal emergencies, and we have been concerned with their statements in relation to appendicitis. Two aspects of their recommendations deserve critical comments. First, the authors state that when findings are suggestive of acute appendicitis, patients should undergo diagnostic laparoscopy. Second, they state that the EAES favors laparoscopic appendectomy. …

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Title: Laparoscopy for every acute appendicitis?
Authors: K. Slim
J. Chipponi
Publication date: 01-11-2006
Publisher: Springer-Verlag
Published in: Surgical Endoscopy / Issue 11/2006
Print ISSN: 0930-2794
Electronic ISSN: 1432-2218
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00464-006-0106-4

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