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Integration of ultrasound findings with A lvarado score in children with suspected appendicitis
Author(s) -
Toprak Huseyin,
Kilincaslan Huseyin,
Ahmad Issam Cheikh,
Yildiz Seyma,
Bilgin Mehmet,
Sharifov Rasul,
Acar Murat
Publication year - 2014
Publication title -
pediatrics international
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.49
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1442-200X
pISSN - 1328-8067
DOI - 10.1111/ped.12197
Subject(s) - medicine , appendicitis , appendix , acute appendicitis , ultrasound , radiology , general surgery , paleontology , biology
Background The aim of this study was to investigate the integration of ultrasound ( US) findings with A lvarado score in diagnosing or excluding acute appendicitis. Methods Data were analyzed in 122 pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis who had undergone US. The US findings were classified into four groups, and the patients were classified into three groups according to A lvarado score. US results and A lvarado score were compared. Results A lvarado score was a good predictor of appendicitis for scores ≥7. Conclusion In the case of non‐visualization of the appendix without a high A lvarado score, appendicitis can be safely ruled out.