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The Evolution of the Appendectomy: From Open to Laparoscopic to Single Incision

Beginning with its initial description by Fitz in the 19th century, acute appendicitis has been a significant long-standing medical challenge; today it remains the most common gastrointestinal emergency in adults. Already in 1894, McBurney advocated for the surgical removal of the inflamed appendix...

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Autores principales: Switzer, Noah J., Gill, Richdeep S., Karmali, Shahzeer
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2012
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3820597/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/24278754
http://dx.doi.org/10.6064/2012/895469