Negative appendicectomy rate as a quality metric in the management of appendicitis: impact of computed tomography, Alvarado score and the definition of negative appendicectomy

INTRODUCTION: The negative appendicectomy rate (NAR) is a quality metric in the management of appendicitis. While computed tomography (CT) has been associated with a low NAR, Alvarado scoring produces an acceptable NAR. The definition of negative appendicectomy may affect the NAR. This study examine...

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Autores principales: Mariadason, JG, Wang, WN, Wallack, MK, Belmonte, A, Matari, H
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Royal College of Surgeons 2012
Materias:
General Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3954319/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22943328
http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/003588412X13171221592131

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3954319/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/22943328
http://dx.doi.org/10.1308/003588412X13171221592131

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