Shawn St Peter on appendicectomy versus antibiotics for acute uncomplicated appendicitis in children

This week, we discuss treatment approaches for uncomplicated appendicitis in children following the publication of a trial in our January 18th issue. Lead author Shawn St Peter, general paediatric surgeon and surgeon-in-chief at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, spoke with Callam Davidson about the motivation behind the study, key findings, and what the results mean for clinical practice.Read the full article:https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(24)02420-6/ful...