SGEM#512: When you go your way, and I Go Mine – Surgery or Antibiotics for Acute Appendicitis.

SGEM#512: When you go your way, and I Go Mine – Surgery or Antibiotics for Acute Appendicitis.

Author: Dr. Ken Milne June 13, 2026 Duration: 40:56

Date: June 12, 2026 Guest Skeptic: Mr. Ross Fisher. Ross is a paediatric surgeon, presentation guru (P-Cubed), and long-time friend of the SGEM.  Reference: Talan et al. Nonoperative Treatment of Appendicitis and Implications for Emergency Department Management: A Narrative Review. Ann Emerg Med. June 2026 Case: A 29-year-old healthy man presents to the emergency department […]

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