In this installment of Journal Watch, Dr. Josh Herb discusses two articles on the antibiotic treatment of appendicitis, the timing of endovenous ablation for venous leg ulcers, and incisional hernia repair. The CODA trial compared antibiotics with surgery for appendicitis, finding that antibiotic treatment was noninferior. Another study compared narrow- and extended-spectrum antibiotics for appendicitis, suggesting that narrow-spectrum antibiotics are recommended. A study on incisional hernia repair with simultaneous stoma closure found a higher risk of hernia recurrence than repair without stoma closure. Overall, these studies provide valuable insights for general surgeons in their practice.
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