<unk>  is a type of medical treatment defined by the avoidance of invasive measures such as surgery or other invasive procedures, usually with the intent to preserve function or body parts. For example, in appendicitis,<unk>  may include watchful waiting and treatment with antibiotics, as opposed to surgical removal of the appendix.
Conservative management
Therapeutic ultrasound
Perihepatic packing
Balloon tamponade
Preperitoneal packing
Abdominal decompression
Intra-aortic balloon pump
Pericardiectomy