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Prospective Observational Study on acute Appendicitis Worldwide (POSAW)
Sartelli, M; Baiocchi, GL; Di Saverio, S; Ferrara, F; Labricciosa, FM; Ansaloni, L; Coccolini, F; Vijayan, D; Abbas, A; Abongwa, HK; Agboola, JBACKGROUND: Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common surgical disease, and appendectomy is the treatment of choice in the majority of cases. A correct diagnosis is key for decreasing the negative appendectomy rate. The management can become difficult in case of complicated appendicitis. The aim of this study is to describe the worldwide clinical and diagnostic work-up and management of AA in surgical departme...
Emergency surgeons' perceptions and attitudes towards antibiotic prescribing an...
Labricciosa, FM; Sartelli, M; Correia, S; Abbo, LM; Severo, M; Ansaloni, L; Coccolini, F; Alves, C; Melo, RB; Baiocchi, GL; Paiva, JA; Catena, FBackground: Antibiotic resistance (AMR) is a growing public health problem worldwide, in part related to inadequate antibiotic use. A better knowledge of physicians' motivations, attitudes and practice about AMR and prescribing should enable the design and implementation of effective antibiotic stewardship programs (ASPs). The objective of the study was to assess attitudes and perceptions concerning AMR and use...