Abstract:Background: Laparoscopic appendectomy (LA) has become the standard choice for acute appendicitis. Several techniques to close the appendiceal stump were investigated, and use of polymeric clips, are shown safe and cost effective. Objectives: Evaluation of the efficacy and safety of appendiceal stump closure with polymeric clips in LA. Methods: This is a retrospective cohort study included 35 patients who underwent LA, between April 2013 and August 2016 in Rasoole-Akram university hospital. appendiceal stumps l… Show more
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