Evaluation of Alvarado score in the Early Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study
Journal Title: Journal of Medical Science And clinical Research - Year 2018, Vol 6, Issue 4
Abstract
Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency condition with difficulty in accurate diagnosis. Alvarado scoring system is useful tool for early diagnosis. Aim of this study: This study is to evaluation of Alvarado score system in the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis: a prospective study. Materials and Methods: All consecutive patients with diagnosis of acute appendicitis admitted and evaluated by scoring system described by Alvarado. Patient who had undergone surgery, the diagnosis of appendicitis was confirmed by histo-pathological examination and compared with previous clinical diagnosis on the basis of Alvarado score. Results: Accuracy of diagnosis in male patients was more sensitive then female patient in child bearing age.
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Dr Prem Prakash
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