Appendicitis Research Today is a free monthly online journal that collates and summarizes the latest research about Appendicitis, including details on symptoms, surgery, causes, treatment.

Volume 7 (2010), Issue 5 (May)

1. Laparoscopic versus open appendectomy in children: outcomes comparison based on a statewide analysis.
   J Surg Res, 161(1): 13-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
2. Comparison of pediatric appendicitis outcomes between teaching and nonteaching hospitals.
   J Pediatr Surg, 45(5): 894-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
3. Appendicitis in northern aboriginal children: does delay in definitive treatment affect outcome?
   J Pediatr Surg, 45(5): 890-3. [Abstract] [Full-text]
4. Acute appendicitis is characterised by local invasion with Fusobacterium nucleatum/necrophorum.
   Gut. [Abstract] [Full-text]
5. Neuronal hypertrophy and mast cells in histologically negative, clinically diagnosed acute appendicitis: a quantitative immunophenotypical analysis.
   Indian J Gastroenterol, 29(2): 69-73. [Abstract] [Full-text]
6. Randomized clinical trial of the influence of local subcutaneous infiltration vs subcutaneous and deep infiltration of local anaesthetic on pain after appendicectomy.
   Colorectal Dis, 12(5): 477-9. [Abstract] [Full-text]
7. Ovarian torsion in a three-year-old girl.
   J Emerg Med, 38(4): e27-30. [Abstract] [Full-text]
8. Terbium-macrocycle complexes as chemical sensors: detection of an aspirin metabolite in urine using a salicylurate-specific receptor site.
   Inorg Chem, 49(10): 4643-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
9. Evidence for a novel blood RNA diagnostic for pediatric appendicitis: the riboleukogram.
   Pediatr Emerg Care, 26(5): 333-8. [Abstract] [Full-text]
10. Implementation of an advanced nursing directive for suspected appendicitis to empower pediatric emergency nurses.
    J Emerg Nurs, 36(3): 277-81. [Abstract] [Full-text]
11. Mean Platelet Volume: A New Predictor in Confirming Acute Appendicitis Diagnosis.
    Clin Appl Thromb Hemost. [Abstract] [Full-text]
12. Evidence-based appendicitis: the initial work-up.
    Postgrad Med, 122(3): 189-95. [Abstract] [Full-text]
13. Hospital Admissions for Acute Myocardial Infarction, Angina, Stroke, and Asthma After Implementation of Arizona's Comprehensive Statewide Smoking Ban.
    Am J Public Health. [Abstract] [Full-text]
14. Novel solutions for an old disease: Diagnosis of acute appendicitis with random forest, support vector machines, and artificial neural networks.
    Surgery. [Abstract] [Full-text]
15. Acute pseudo-obstruction of the large bowel with caecal perforation following normal vaginal delivery: a case report.
    J Med Case Reports, 4: 123. [Abstract] [Full-text]
16. Association of anti-smoking legislation with rates of hospital admission for cardiovascular and respiratory conditions.
    CMAJ, 182(8): 761-7. [Abstract] [Full-text]
17. Patient preferences for surgical techniques: should we invest in new approaches?
    Surg Endosc. [Abstract] [Full-text]
18. Appendectomy using single-incision pediatric endosurgery for acute and perforated appendicitis.
    Surg Endosc. [Abstract] [Full-text]
19. A meta-analysis comparing conservative treatment versus acute appendectomy for complicated appendicitis (abscess or phlegmon).
    Surgery, 147(6): 818-29. [Abstract] [Full-text]
20. Incidence and Significance of Inconclusive Results in Ultrasound for Appendicitis in Children and Teenagers.
    Can Assoc Radiol J. [Abstract] [Full-text]
21. A review of problems following insertion of biliary stents illustrated by an unusual complication.
    Ann R Coll Surg Engl, 92(4): W27-31. [Abstract] [Full-text]

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