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Perforation risk in pediatric appendicitis: assessment and management

Perforated appendicitis, as defined by a visible hole in the appendix or an appendicolith free within the abdomen, carries significant morbidity in the pediatric population. Accurate diagnosis is challenging as there is no single symptom or sign that accurately predicts perforated appendicitis. Youn...

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Autores principales: Howell, Erin C, Dubina, Emily D, Lee, Steven L
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Dove Medical Press 2018
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6209076/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/30464677
http://dx.doi.org/10.2147/PHMT.S155302