Evaluation of Platelet Indices and Red Cell Distribution Width as New Biomarkers for the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

Background: Debate around the value of laboratory tests in establishing the diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) still continues. This prospective study aimed to investigate the changes in mean platelet volume (MPV), platelet distribution width (PDW), and red cell distribution width (RDW) with the d...

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Main Authors: Noha Boshnak, Mohamed Boshnaq, Hatem Elgohary
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2018-03-01
Series:Journal of Investigative Surgery
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2017.1284964