Publications by authors named "P K Hodzic"
Background: Acute appendicitis is the most common condition requiring an emergency abdominal operation in childhood. In the present study, we analyzed the frequency of portal and systemic bacteremia in 42 patients with acute appendicitis and determined the microbial agents responsible for an acute appendicitis and for portal and systemic bacteremia.
Methods: Appendectomies were performed on 50 young patients (5-18 years of age), as well as clinical and bacteriological tests.