C-Reactive protein is an independent surgical indication marker for appendicitis: a retrospective study

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>This study is an attempt to clarify the role of C-reactive protein (CRP) as a surgical indication marker for appendicitis.</p> <p>Methods</p> <p>One hundred and fifty patients who underwent appendectomies and...

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Main Authors: Nakamori Mikihito, Nasu Toru, Matsuda Kenji, Hotta Tsukasa, Takifuji Katsunari, Yokoyama Shozo, Hirabayashi Naoki, Kinoshita Hiroyuki, Yamaue Hiroki
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2009-10-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Online Access:http://www.wjes.org/content/4/1/36