Appendicitis: prolonged pre-hospital delay increases perforation risk

An international study reveals that each hour of delay before hospitalization increases the risk of appendiceal perforation.

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Conducted in 112 countries, the AlliGatOr study shows disparities depending on healthcare systems.

Low-income countries are the most affected by these preventable complications.

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