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        • Modification and duration of therapy for acute appendicitis
          • Modification and duration of therapy after surgical management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis
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Modification and duration of therapy for acute appendicitis

For modification and duration of therapy for acute appendicitis, see advice for:

  • acute uncomplicated appendicitis
    • after surgical management
    • nonoperative treatment
  • complicated appendicitis.
  • Modification and duration of therapy after surgical management of acute uncomplicated appendicitis
  • Modification and duration of nonoperative treatment of acute uncomplicated appendicitis
  • Modification and duration of therapy for complicated appendicitis
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