Alvarado score: a guide to computed tomography utilization in appendicitis

Background Although useful in evaluation of suspected appendicitis, not all patients require computed tomography (CT) evaluation. Clinical stratification of patients who benefit from CT evaluation is essential. We utilize the Alvarado score (AS) to stratify patients with suspected appendicitis into...

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Veröffentlicht in:	ANZ journal of surgery 2013-10, Vol.83 (10), p.748-752
Hauptverfasser:	Tan, Winson Jianhong, Pek, Wansze, Kabir, Tousif, Goh, Yaw Chong, Chan, Weng Hoong, Wong, Wai Keong, Ong, Hock Soo
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Acute Disease Adult Algorithms Appendectomy - statistics & numerical data Appendicitis Appendicitis - diagnostic imaging Appendicitis - surgery Computers Decision Support Techniques Diagnosis, Differential False Positive Reactions Female general surgery Humans Male Predictive Value of Tests Retrospective Studies Sensitivity and Specificity Tomography Tomography, X-Ray Computed Unnecessary Procedures - statistics & numerical data
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