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Acute Appendicitis — Appendectomy Versus Conservative Treatment for Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis

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A Prospective Non-randomized Controlled, Multicenter, Multidisciplinary Trial Comparing Appendectomy and Conservative Treatment for Patients With Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis (the ACTUAA STUDY).

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