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Does age matter? acute appendicitis in octogenarians vs. younger patients - results of a German multicenter analysis

Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is a common indication for emergency abdominal surgery. Octogenarians (≥ 80 years) are considered high risk due to comorbidities and reduced physiological reserve. This study examined age-related differences in symptoms, surgical management,...