Correction: Quarantine and Appendicitis: A Macro-Area Experience

Nicola Zampieri1, Virginia Murri2, Mauro Cinquetti2

  • 1Department of Surgery, Woman and Child Hospital, Dentistry, Paediatrics and Gynecology; Division of Pediatric Surgery, University of Verona, Verona, Italy.

Insights

This study corrects a previous article. The correction pertains to information presented on page 75 of volume 24.

Area of Science:

  • Scientific communication
  • Publication ethics

Context:

  • Correction of published scientific literature
  • Ensuring accuracy in research records

Purpose:

  • To rectify an error in a previously published article
  • To maintain the integrity of the scientific record

Summary:

  • This entry serves as a correction notice for an article published in volume 24.
  • The correction specifically addresses content on page 75.

Impact:

  • Improves the accuracy of the scientific literature
  • Upholds standards of scholarly publishing
  • Provides corrected information for researchers referencing the article

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