Shared decision-making in acute uncomplicated appendicitis: A case-based approach.
Publication/Presentation Date
8-4-2026
Abstract
It is reasonable to offer nonoperative management (NOM) of acute uncomplicated appendicitis as an alternative treatment option to appendectomy in cases meeting established evidence-based criteria. As public awareness of this option has increased, patients and families are more likely to inquire about NOM. Shared decision-making (SDM) is well suited for instances where there is not one clear recommended treatment option, as it allows the patient and family's preferences and values to be prioritized. When applying SDM to the pediatric patient, both the patient and the family should be included in the decision-making process. We provide case-based examples of SDM for determining the treatment course for pediatric patients with acute uncomplicated appendicitis.
First Page
151687
Last Page
151687
ISSN
1532-9453
Published In/Presented At
Kittle, H. D., & Berman, L. (2026). Shared decision-making in acute uncomplicated appendicitis: A case-based approach. Seminars in pediatric surgery, 151687. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.sempedsurg.2026.151687
Disciplines
Business Administration, Management, and Operations | Health and Medical Administration | Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods
PubMedID
42567725
Department(s)
Administration and Leadership
Document Type
Article