The effect of osteopathic manipulative treatment on lenght of stay and pain relief in pediatric appendectomy: a pilot non-randomized time-controlled clinical trial

IntroductionAppendicitis is the most frequent non-traumatic surgical emergency in children. While laparoscopic surgery is standard, postoperative recovery often involves pain, delayed bowel function, and reduced mobility. Osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT) may improve recovery by addressing fa...

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Main Authors: Roberto Lo Piccolo, Michele Maria Cantagalli, Tommaso Ferroni, Florinda Fracchiolla, Antonino Morabito
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-08-01
Series:Frontiers in Pediatrics
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fped.2025.1579645/full
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