Background Diagnosing acute appendicitis (appendicitis) based on clinical evaluation,
blood testing, and urinalysis can be difficult. Therefore, in persons with suspected …

Background The optimal diagnosis and treatment of appendicitis remains controversial. This
systematic review details the evidence and current best practices for the evaluation and …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of the
immature granulocyte (IG) count (IGC) and percentage (IG%) in both diagnosing acute …

Purpose A systematic literature review was performed to evaluate the effectiveness of
abdominal sonography and abdominal computed tomography (CT) in diagnosing acute …

Methods: A total of 286 consecutive adult patients with suspected acute appendicitis were
included. The clinical scores, including Alvarado and AIR scores and ultrasound, were done …

Introduction. Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency. Early detection of
patients with complicated appendicitis leads to prompt surgical management and better …

Aim. The aim was to evaluate the clinical Alvarado scoring system and computed
tomography (CT) criteria for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Material and Methods. 117 …

ABSTRACT BACKGROUND: This study aimed to investigate whether there are some
differences between pediatric and adult patients with appendicitis. METHODS: We …

SUMMARY OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of
immature granulocyte count, immature granulocyte percentage, and total bilirubin value in …

Background This study aims to describe the epidemiological, clinical, and radiological
features of appendicular abscesses, compare the different approaches, and assess the …