The Journal of surgical research
Is Appendiceal Cancer a Risk of Nonoperative Management of Pediatric Uncomplicated Appendicitis?
Alexa G Turpin, Lindsey Asti, Carley Lutz, Jacqueline M Saito, Grace Z Mak, Ronald B Hirschl, Samir Gadepalli, Michael A Helmrath, Charles M Leys, Dave R Lal, Katherine T Flynn-O'Brien, Thomas T Sato, Matthew P Landman, Troy A Markel, Rashmi Kabre
Published: 202510.1016/j.jss.2025.11.030
Abstract
INTRODUCTION: Nonoperative management (NOM) of pediatric uncomplicated appendicitis is becoming increasingly common. As most appendiceal cancer in children is incidentally diagnosed after appendectomy, there is a theoretical risk of missed appendicea…
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