Appendicitis in paediatric age group: Correlation between preoperative inflammatory markers and postoperative histological diagnosis

Introduction: Clinical diagnosis of appendicitis can be challenging, particularly in the paediatric age group. There is an increased risk of perforation in paediatrics; therefore, a need for sensitive and specific diagnostic tool is mandatory. Aim: The aim of this study is to evaluate the role of pr...

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Principais autores:	Peter Mekhail, Nader Naguib, Fady Yanni, Asal Izzidien
Formato:	Artigo
Idioma:	Inglês
Publicado em:	Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2011-01-01
coleção:	African Journal of Paediatric Surgery
Assuntos:	Appendicitis C-reactive protein inflammatory markers paediatrics white blood cell count
Acesso em linha:	http://www.afrjpaedsurg.org/article.asp?issn=0189-6725;year=2011;volume=8;issue=3;spage=309;epage=312;aulast=Mekhail
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