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Antibiotics vs. Surgery for Uncomplicated Appendicitis: 10-Year APPAC Trial Results Confirm Long-Term Viability
By MedXY|Jan 25, 2026
The 10-year follow-up of the APPAC trial demonstrates that antibiotic therapy remains a safe and effective alternative to appendectomy for uncomplicated acute appendicitis, with over 60% of patients successfully avoiding surgery for a decad
