TPT 3.15 When Less Is More: Rethinking the use of Intra-abdominal Drains, Lavage, and Antibiotics in Emergency Appendicectomy
Current evidence discourages routine insertion of intra-abdominal drains after appendicectomy. The role of post-operative antibiotics and intra-abdominal lavage remains controversial. This study evaluated the impact of drain and antibiotic usage in emergency appendicectomy at a district general hospital. A...