Adult

Appendicitis: Perforated /Gangrenous

Warning
  • For antibiotic choice see intra-abdominal infection guideline.
  • If appendix is perforated or gangrenous then treat for 3 days.
  • In less severe cases, no post-operative antibiotics are given.

Editorial Information

Next review date: 01 Mar 2028

Author(s): AMST.

Approved By: MMTC