Study Questions Antibiotic Use for Kids’ Appendicitis
Medpage Today, Oct. 5, 2025
Research by UTMB’s Dr. Isabella Faria and colleagues found that children with acute uncomplicated appendicitis (UA) treated with antibiotics alone faced significantly higher risks of treatment failure and serious complications within a year compared with those who underwent appendectomy. "What we're seeing now is that, as the volume and quality of evidence increase, a clearer signal is emerging: nonoperative management is associated with higher failure rates and more complications," Faria told MedPage Today.