Publications by authors named "Daniela Prechal"
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- A 21-year-old female presented with symptoms like fever, sore throat, swollen lymph nodes, and a widespread rash, alongside a history of depression and recent bipolar disorder treatment.
- Lab tests indicated elevated liver enzymes, eosinophilia, and other inflammatory markers, leading to a liver biopsy that suggested drug-induced hepatitis.
- The diagnosis of DRESS (drug reaction with eosinophilia and systemic symptoms) was confirmed, requiring immediate cessation of the suspected medication and treatment with high-dose corticosteroids for recovery.
Purpose: Based on results from randomized controlled trials, there is an increasing discussion if antibiotic treatment is an equivalent therapeutic approach to appendectomy in uncomplicated acute appendicitis. This observational prospective study evaluates its feasibility, safety, and effectiveness in clinical practice.
Methods: The study included all consecutive adults treated for acute appendicitis over an 18-month period in one hospital.
Purpose: Appendectomy has been the gold standard for every form of appendicitis. In recent years, though, it has repeatedly been claimed that for acute uncomplicated appendicitis, antibiotic therapy can be an equivalent treatment. The aim of this meta-analysis was to determine if antibiotic therapy is a safe and effective alternative to appendectomy for acute uncomplicated appendicitis.
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