Diagnostic accuracy of blood tests of inflammation in paediatric appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Objective Possible childhood appendicitis is a common emergency presentation. The exact value of blood tests is debated. This study sought to determine the diagnostic accuracy of four blood tests (white cell count (WCC), neutrophil(count or percentage), C reactive protein (CRP) and/or procalcitonin)...

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Main Authors: José M Ordóñez-Mena, Ann Van den Bruel, Gail Hayward, Gea A Holtman, David Fawkner-Corbett, Mohammed Alkhmees
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMJ Publishing Group 2022-11-01
Series:BMJ Open
Online Access:https://bmjopen.bmj.com/content/12/11/e056854.full