Scoring System for Differentiation of Complicated Appendicitis in Pediatric Patients: Appendicitis Scoring System in Children

Although several scoring systems have been used to differentiate simple acute appendicitis from perforated appendicitis, no particular system has been widely accepted. Therefore, this study aimed to investigate preoperative factors associated with complicated appendicitis and to develop a scoring sy...

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Main Authors: Yujin Lee MD, Hyunjin Cho MD, Geumhee Gwak MD, PhD, Byungnoe Bae MD, PhD, Keunho Yang MD, PhD
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: SAGE Publishing 2021-06-01
Series:Global Pediatric Health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1177/2333794X211022268