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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Taylor & Francis Group
2018-03-01
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Series: | Journal of Investigative Surgery |
Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/08941939.2017.1284964 |