Controversy in the classification of appendicitis and utilization of postoperative antibiotics

There is wide variability and considerable controversy regarding the classification of appendicitis and the need for postoperative antibiotics. This study aimed to assess interrater agreement with respect to the classification of appendicitis and its influence on the use of postoperative antibiotics amongst surgeons and surgical trainees.A survey comprising 15 intraoperative images captured during appendectomy was distributed to surgeons and...