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Review
. 1996 Jun;76(3):469-82.
doi: 10.1016/s0039-6109(05)70454-0.

Laparoscopic appendectomy and the management of gynecologic pathologic conditions found at laparoscopy for presumed appendicitis

K N Apelgren  1 , B D Cowan, A M Metcalf, C E Scott-Conner
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Laparoscopic appendectomy and the management of gynecologic pathologic conditions found at laparoscopy for presumed appendicitis

K N Apelgren et al. Surg Clin North Am. 1996 Jun.

Abstract

A laparoscopic approach to patients with possible appendicitis has increased in popularity. In this article it is compared to the traditional open appendectomy, and the management of frequently found gynecologic pathology masquerading as appendicitis is described.

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