Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio on Appendectomy of Geriatric and Nongeriatric Patients

Neutrophil to Lymphocyte Ratio on Appendectomy of Geriatric and Nongeriatric Patients

Purpose: Acute appendicitis is the most frequent emergency procedure that requires acute surgical intervention. The mortality risk is higher in geriatric patients. There is not a single parameter to diagnose it easily and negative appendectomy is traditionally accepted however the operation itself c...

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Main Authors: Gulsen Cigsar, Ali Cihat Yildirim, Turgut Anuk, Hakan Guzel, Elnare Gunal, Saygı Gulkan, Burak Irem, Caglar Bilgin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2017-09-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Subjects:
geriatrics
acute appendicitis
neutrophil
lymphocyte
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2016.1241324

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