I read about a new study published in JAMA.  I find this exciting.  There is promising data coming out that states that non-complicated acute appendicitis may be adequately treated with antibiotics.  I have always been taught that appendicitis is a surgical condition.  End of story.  It now seems that that may not be the case.  A 5 year study out of Finland is showing that medical treatment may be a viable alternative.  This is something that bears watching.

https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/902460?nlid=125250_4502&src=wnl_dne_180926_mscpedit&uac=20755s, abdominal pain8DX&impID=1750224&faf=1