Active observation of children with poss
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Christopher P. Kirby; Anthony L. Sparnon
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Article
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2001
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John Wiley and Sons
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English
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**Background**: Attempts to maximise diagnostic accuracy and reduce unnecessary surgery have led to the hospital observation of children with suspected appendicitis but unconvincing physical signs. However, morbidity associated with perforation necessitates the prompt management of acute appendiciti