The Role of Antibiotics in Acute Uncomplicated Appendicitis Treatment

Host: Peter Buch, MD, FACG, AGAF, FACP
Guest: David Talan, MD

Until recently, surgery was always utilized for appendicitis, but now, antibiotics are an alternative treatment. Find out who the best candidates are for an antibiotic regimen, the efficacy and safety of this approach to treating acute uncomplicated appendicitis, and more with Dr. Peter Buch and Dr. David Talan, Professor of Medicine at UCLA Geffen School of Medicine.