Comparison of Alvarado score and pediatric appendicitis score for clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children—a prospective study
Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical condition of children. Differential diagnosis of an acutely inflamed appendix in children includes a vast variety of diseases which can present with the same symptoms and signs as acute appendicitis. It is an important factor for del...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SpringerOpen
2021-04-01
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Series: | Annals of Pediatric Surgery |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s43159-021-00079-7 |