Publications by authors named "Pinky D Kotecha"
Article Synopsis
- Acute appendicitis (AA) is usually treated with surgery (appendectomy), but non-operative treatment has become more common due to COVID-19, which can lead to a high chance of the condition recurring.
- Researchers studied 48 adults who were treated non-operatively for AA to identify factors related to the likelihood of recurrence, using clinical and CT scan data.
- Results showed that 25% of patients had a recurrence, with diabetes and higher heart rates at admission being significant risk factors, while no specific CT findings increased recurrence risk, indicating the importance of monitoring these factors in treatment decisions.
