Evaluation of the Correlation Between the Alvarado Score and Ultrasonographic Findings, Laboratory Parameters, CRP / Albumin Ratio and Platelet Mass Index in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children
For this purpose, we combined the Alvarado score with ultrasonographic findings, some hematological parameters, C reactive protein / albumin ratio and platelet mass index to determine the effectiveness of its use individually or together in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
📌 3 Key Takeaways
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Objective & Hypothesis:Objective: Although history and physical examination are the most reliable methods in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, the difficulties experienced during physical examination in patients in the pediatric age group may require support with laboratory biomarkers.
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Key Findings & Data:Objective: Although history and physical examination are the most reliable methods in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, the difficulties experienced during physical examination in patients in the pediatric age group may require support with laboratory biomarkers.
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Conclusion & Impact:For this purpose, we combined the Alvarado score with ultrasonographic findings, some hematological parameters, C reactive protein / albumin ratio and platelet mass index to determine the effectiveness of its use individually or together in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
🔬Design:Research Article
📍Scope:Comprehensive Sample
⚙️Variables:çocuk · apandisit · alvarado skoru
Abstract
Objective: Although history and physical examination are the most reliable methods in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, the difficulties experienced during physical examination in patients in the pediatric age group may require support with laboratory biomarkers. For this purpose, we combined the Alvarado score with ultrasonographic findings, some hematological parameters, C reactive protein / albumin ratio and platelet mass index to determine the effectiveness of its use individually or together in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Özet
Amaç: Akut apandisit tanısında öykü ve fizik muayene en güvenilir yöntem olmasına rağmen çocuk yaş grubunda olan hastalarda fizik muayene sırasında yaşanan zorluklar apandisit tanısının laboratuvar belirteçleri ile desteklenmesini gerektirebilir. Bu amaçla çalışma, Alvarado skoru ile ultrasonografik bulguların, bazı hematolojik parametrelerin, C reaktif protein / albümin oranı ve trombosit kitle indeksinin tek tek veya birlikte kullanımının akut apandisit tanısında etkinliğini belirlemek amacıyla planlandı.
DULKADİR, R., ÇELTİK, Ü., GUZELKUCUK, Z. (2022). Evaluation of the Correlation Between the Alvarado Score and Ultrasonographic Findings, Laboratory Parameters, CRP / Albumin Ratio and Platelet Mass Index in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Children. Kırıkkale Üniversitesi Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, Cilt: 24 - Sayı: 1, 1–7. https://ajindex.com/articles/685653
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