Classifications and Non-Surgical Treatment of Acute Appendicitis in Adults: A Comparative Literature Review

Abstract

The issue of non-surgical treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) remains debatable in modern literature. In the last decade, a number of large studies have been conducted on this approach to the treatment of acute inflammation in the appendix. The researchers do not often come to the same conclusions or even have contrary opinions. This review highlights the differences in AA classifications. The analytical part includes a comparison of six original research articles on non-surgical treatment of AA. The objective was to identify potential reasons for inconsistent results of the studies and to outline the possibilities of non-surgical treatment of AA and its disadvantages.