Publications by authors named "Ian Bezahler"
Purpose: To determine the optimal nonoperative management of periappendiceal abscess in a pediatric population, we compared the therapeutic efficacy and cost-effectiveness of antibiotics alone versus antibiotics plus percutaneous drainage (PD).
Methods: We conducted a 10-year retrospective chart review of pediatric patients less than 18 years of age who had acute perforated appendicitis complicated by periappendiceal abscess. Group 1 consisted of patients (N = 35) who received nonoperative management with antibiotics only.