The Great Appendicitis Debate Revisited: Who Still Needs the OR in 2026? Review Abstract The management of acute appendicitis has shifted from routine appendectomy for nearly all patients to a more selective strategy based on disease severity, imaging findings, patient factors, antimicrobial feasibility, and shared
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Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound: Should It Become the New “NPO Check”?
Point-of-Care Gastric Ultrasound Should It Become the New “NPO Check” Review Abstract Point of care gastric ultrasound has emerged as an important bedside imaging modality that enables clinicians to assess gastric contents in real time before anesthesia, procedural sedation, or urgent interventions. By providing direct visualization
