Does prolonged postoperative intravenous antibiotic therapy prevent intra-abdominal abscess after pediatric perforated appendicitis?—a retrospective comparative study

Postoperative intra-abdominal abscess is a frequent complication of perforated appendicitis. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of prolonged postoperative intravenous antibiotics in preventing abscess formation in pediatric perforated appendicitis.