Infographic: Deciding between surgery and antibiotics for appendicitis (IMAGE)

University of Washington School of Medicine/UW Medicine

Infographic: Deciding between surgery and antibiotics for appendicitis

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First results of the CODA Study tell us that both antibiotics and surgery may be good options for treating appendicitis. Each treatment has pros and cons. If you have appendicitis, you can talk with your doctor about what is most important to you when deciding on your treatment.

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