Antibiotics in Surgery — 24yo Man | General Surgery | SMLE Q#11827
SMLE Question #11827
Surgery
General Surgery
Objective: OBJ-TRACH-EMERG-01
Last updated: February 2026
A 24-year-old man was treated with antibiotics for acute appendicitis 3 weeks ago. He is now asymptomatic but has a palpable, non-tender right iliac fossa mass. Contrast-enhanced CT abdomen shows an appendiceal inflammatory phlegmon without abscess or fluid collection. There is no bowel obstruction and no generalized peritonitis. What is the most appropriate definitive management plan?
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