Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female upper genital tract that is
typically polymicrobial with classic core involvement of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and/or …

Importance Appendectomy remains the standard of care for uncomplicated acute
appendicitis despite several randomized clinical trials pointing to the safety and efficacy of …

Background There have been debates about the human appendix function, and while
previous research suggested it might be a vestigial organ with no functional significance …

The aetiology of acute appendicitis (AA), the most frequent abdominal surgical emergency,
is still unclarified. Recent epidemiologic, clinical and laboratorial data point to an allergic …

Background The treatment algorithm for appendicitis is evolving, with recent interest in non-
operative management. However, the safety of non-operative management for patients with …

Background Appendicitis is a common surgical condition that requires urgent medical
attention. Recent advancements in artificial intelligence and large language processing …

BACKGROUND The ongoing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has
significantly disrupted both elective and acute medical care. Data from the early months …

Background Acute appendicitis (AA) is one of the most common causes of abdominal pain
requiring surgical intervention. Approximately 20% of AA cases are characterized by …

Background Present theory is that uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis are different
entities. Recent studies suggest it is safe to delay surgery in patients with uncomplicated …

Background: Primary infection has been questioned as the pathogenetic cause of acute
appendicitis. We attempted to identify the bacteria involved and to investigate if their …