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A 21-year-old man presents with 12 hours of periumbilical pain migrating to the right iliac fossa, anorexia, low-grade fever and localised tenderness with guarding. WCC is mildly elevated. Ultrasound is suggestive of acute appendicitis. What is the most appropriate next step?

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