Diagnostic accuracy of blood tests of inflammation in paediatric appendicitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis

OBJECTIVE: Possible childhood appendicitis is a common emergency presentation. The exact value of blood tests is debated. This study sought to determine the diagnostic accuracy of four blood tests (white cell count (WCC), neutrophil(count or percentage), C reactive protein (CRP) and/or procalcitonin...

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Autores principales: Fawkner-Corbett, David, Hayward, Gail, Alkhmees, Mohammed, Van Den Bruel, Ann, Ordóñez-Mena, Jose M, Holtman, Gea A
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: BMJ Publishing Group 2022
Materias:
Surgery
Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9639107/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36328382
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056854

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https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9639107/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/36328382
http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2021-056854

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