Childhood Obesity Is Associated With Increased Risk of Perforated Appendicitis

Pediatr Emerg Care. 2023 Jul 1;39(7):551-552. doi: 10.1097/PEC.0000000000002991.
No abstract available

MeSH terms

  • Appendectomy
  • Appendicitis* / complications
  • Appendicitis* / surgery
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Intestinal Perforation* / complications
  • Pediatric Obesity* / complications
  • Pediatric Obesity* / epidemiology
  • Retrospective Studies