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Up to a third of acute appendicitis cases that present to KKH are perforated appendicitis. This can result in more complications, the most significant being deep-seated surgical site infections such as intra-abdominal or pelvic abscesses, that may require further interventions. The rate of this complication occurring in KKH is exemplary1 which reflects excellent intra-operative technique as well as outstanding post-operative management.

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