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Acta Biomedica Scientia

Volume 4, Issue 3, 2017
Mcmed International
Acta Biomedica Scientia
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2348 - 215X (Print), 2348 - 2168 (Online)
Frequency
bi-annual
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Abstract
Title
EVALUATION OF PREDICTIVE VALUES, SPECIFICITY AND SENSITIVITY OF ULTRA-SOUND AND LABORATORY FINDINGS IN APPENDICITIS
Author
Dr Harish K
Email
hariputte@gmail.com
keyword
Radiological Findings, Appendicitis, Ultra sound, Laboratory Findings
Abstract
The diagnosis is specially challenging for women of fertile age. Acute appendicitis is the most common indication for emergency surgery worldwide, with incidence of 1.17 per\1000 and lifetime risk of 8.6% in men and 6.7% in women. The incidence is highest in adolescents and young adults, but the incidence of complicated appendicitis shows little variance between different age groups. Clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis is based primarily on symptoms and physical findings. However, this diagnosis is often difficult, and up to 50% of patients hospitalized for possible appendicitis do not actually have this disorder. Authors of large prospective studies report a 22%–30% removal rate of normal appendices at surgery. It was a prospective study which included regular laboratory tests like WBC count and CRP assay. And the participants also have been undergone for US examination to diagnose appendicitis. From the study, we finally conclude that the use of laboratory tests does not exclude the need for US examinations in patients with normal laboratory values.
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