RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 Conservative or operative management (open or laparoscopic) of acute appendicitis: the authors reply JF Canadian Journal of Surgery JO CAN J SURG FD Canadian Medical Association SP E6 OP E7 DO 10.1503/cjs.011912 VO 55 IS 3 A1 Gerard J. Fitzmaurice A1 Billy McWilliams A1 Hisham Hurreiz A1 Emanuel Epanomeritakis YR 2012 UL http://canjsurg.ca/content/55/3/E6.2.abstract