Abstract:Background:
Laparoscopic drainage of appendicular abscess has become a novel technique due to its advantages over interventional radiology like complete exploration of the abdomen, exclusion of other pathologies, excision of the appendix at same session, better cosmesis, decrease incidence of wound infection & incisional hernia, better visualization of surgical field, fine handling of edematous tissue and drainage of multiple collections.
Methods:
This prospective randomized controlled clinical trial inc… Show more
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