Conservative, non-surgical management of appendicitis

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Title:	Conservative, non-surgical management of appendicitis
Author:	Rice, B
Abstract:	The report discusses recommended management of suspected acute appendicitis in the young, healthy, male patient in an isolated military situation without proper surgical, anaesthetic, laboratory, pathologic, or radiologic facilities. Thirteen detailed cases from Fleet Ballistic Missile submarines are presented, as well as a review of 547 cases from the literature of conservative, nonsurgical management of appendicitis. The discussion is directed primarily toward the medical officer on patrol on a nuclear-powered submarine, or serving in other isolated military situation, but the emphasis on conservative management is recommended even more vigorously for the independent-duty hospital corpsman.
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URI:	http://archive.rubicon-foundation.org/8330
Date:	1964