Almost half of children with complicated appendicitis can recover from surgery at home

Almost half of children who require surgery for complicated appendicitis can safely complete their recovery at home, according to a new study.

The research, led by Murdoch Children’s Research Institute (MCRI) and published in the Journal of Pediatric Surgery, found more than 40 per cent who received care in the home following a complex appendectomy recovered faster and had fewer complications.

More than 300 patients present with appendicitis to The Royal Children’s Hospital (RCH) every year,…

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