2021
50 Appendicitis
Caty M, Grisotti G. 50 Appendicitis. 2021, 541-547.e2. DOI: 10.1016/b978-0-323-67293-1.00050-5.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchYears of ageCommon surgical conditionsLifetime riskSurgical conditionsHealth care providersAcute appendicitisPatients 10Appendiceal perforationPossible appendicitisPediatric populationPerforation rateCare providersHigh incidenceAppendicitisPatientsAgeChildrenAdultsRiskMalesFemalesYearsAppendectomyComplicationsIncidence
2015
Pediatric incidental appendectomy: a systematic review
Healy JM, Olgun LF, Hittelman AB, Ozgediz D, Caty MG. Pediatric incidental appendectomy: a systematic review. Pediatric Surgery International 2015, 32: 321-335. PMID: 26590816, DOI: 10.1007/s00383-015-3839-0.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsCo-morbid conditionsIncidental appendectomyRisk of appendectomyPediatric medical conditionsComprehensive literature searchFuture appendicitisAcute appendicitisComorbid conditionsAppendiceal pathologyAppendectomyMedical conditionsSurgeon's decisionSystematic reviewInitial operationLiterature searchInvasive surgeryAppendicitisRiskMedical practicePathologyImaging techniquesLight of innovationTubular conduitsSurgeryReview
2008
Metallic foreign body in the appendix of 3-year-old boy
Hartin CW, Lau ST, Caty MG. Metallic foreign body in the appendix of 3-year-old boy. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 2008, 43: 2106-2108. PMID: 18970950, DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2008.07.026.Peer-Reviewed Original Research
2001
Results of a Pilot Trial Comparing Prolonged Intravenous Antibiotics With Sequential Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Children With Perforated Appendicitis
Rice H, Brown R, Gollin G, Caty M, Gilbert J, Skinner M, Glick P, Azizkhan R. Results of a Pilot Trial Comparing Prolonged Intravenous Antibiotics With Sequential Intravenous/Oral Antibiotics for Children With Perforated Appendicitis. JAMA Surgery 2001, 136: 1391-1395. PMID: 11735866, DOI: 10.1001/archsurg.136.12.1391.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchMeSH KeywordsAdministration, OralAdolescentAmpicillinAppendicitisChildChild, PreschoolClavulanic AcidClindamycinDrug Administration ScheduleDrug Therapy, CombinationFemaleGentamicinsHumansInjections, IntravenousIntestinal PerforationMaleMetronidazolePilot ProjectsProspective StudiesRupture, SpontaneousConceptsNormal white blood cell countWhite blood cell countDuration of feverBlood cell countTreatment equivalenceIntravenous antibioticsOral antibioticsOral intakeOutcome measuresCell countShort courseProlonged intravenous antibioticsOral antibiotic therapyTertiary children's hospitalSecondary outcome measuresPrimary outcome measurePerforated appendicitisAntibiotic therapyChildren's HospitalMulticenter studyTherapy resultsClinical trialsPilot trialPatient chargesAppendicitis
1999
Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis
Rice H, Arbesman M, Martin D, Brown R, Gollin G, Gilbert J, Caty M, Glick P, Azizkhan R. Does early ultrasonography affect management of pediatric appendicitis? A prospective analysis. Journal Of Pediatric Surgery 1999, 34: 754-759. PMID: 10359177, DOI: 10.1016/s0022-3468(99)90369-x.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsEarly ultrasonographyClinical utilityEquivocal findingsHigh clinical suspicionHospital resource utilizationRisk of appendicitisDiagnosis of appendicitisInitial management planPediatric surgery fellowsProper clinical roleSubstantial clinical utilityClinical suspicionPediatric appendicitisInitial presentationPossible appendicitisStudy cohortClinical managementDifficult diagnosisAppendicitisClinical roleProspective analysisClinical judgmentPatient carePatientsUltrasonography
1998
THE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN Part II
Pearl R, Irish M, Caty M, Glick P. THE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN Part II. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 1287-1326. PMID: 9889755, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70092-4.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchTHE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN
Irish M, Pearl R, Caty M, Glick P. THE APPROACH TO COMMON ABDOMINAL DIAGNOSES IN INFANTS AND CHILDREN. Pediatric Clinics Of North America 1998, 45: 729-772. PMID: 9728184, DOI: 10.1016/s0031-3955(05)70043-2.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAbdominal painCommon abdominal massesTimely surgical referralRecurrent abdominal painGastrointestinal bleedingSurgical referralAbdominal massGynecologic problemsPainAbdominal diagnosisInitial evaluationChildrenInfantsConstipationVomitingAppendicitisBleedingFocused approachReferralDiagnosisEvaluation