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Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging
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Abstract
Background
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen. In case of delay in the diagnosis process, perforation develops, and the patient's morbidity and mortality increase. In our study, we evaluated the effectiveness of laboratory, radiological, and physical examination findings in diagnosing acute appendicitis.
Methods
A total of 488 patients hospitalized with a prediagnosis of acute appendicitis were included in the study. 162 patients constituted the unoperated and 326 patients constituted the operated group (Groups 1 and 2). The two groups were compared in terms of age, gender, and ultrasonographic findings, as well as Alvarado score parameters.
Results
In logistic regression analysis, which included only Alvarado parameters, anorexia was the most valuable parameter in predicting surgery (p=0.000). The Alvarado score was found to be the most useful parameter in making the surgery decision (p<0.001). In the regression model in which only Alvarado parameters were included, the most critical parameters in predicting acute appendicitis were fever (p<0.001), leukocytosis (p=0.001), rebound (p=0.016) and migration of pain to the right lower quadrant (p=0.04). When the Alvarado score was compared with other parameters in group 2, ultrasonographic positivity was at least as predictive as Alvarado positivity. While 87% of operated women had appendicitis, 94.3% of men had appendicitis (Chi-square p=0.02).
Conclusion
The clinic of the patient is more important than the laboratory and radiological findings in making the surgery decision in patients consulted with a preliminary diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Using the Alvarado scoring system at this stage will reduce negative appendectomy rates.
Anahtar Kelimeler
Teşekkür
Hastanemiz bilgi işlem sistemi çalışanlarına teşekkür ederiz.
Kaynakça
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Ayrıntılar
Birincil Dil
İngilizce
Konular
Cerrahi, Acil Tıp
Bölüm
Klinik Araştırma
Yayımlanma Tarihi
21 Ağustos 2023
Gönderilme Tarihi
30 Mart 2023
Kabul Tarihi
24 Haziran 2023
Yayımlandığı Sayı
Yıl 2023 Cilt: 3 Sayı: 2
APA
Benek, S., & Açar, S. (2023). Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi, 3(2), 41-47. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1274156
AMA
1.Benek S, Açar S. Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. HTD / HMJ. 2023;3(2):41-47. doi:10.58961/hmj.1274156
Chicago
Benek, Suat, ve Sami Açar. 2023. “Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 3 (2): 41-47. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1274156.
EndNote
Benek S, Açar S (01 Ağustos 2023) Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 3 2 41–47.
IEEE
[1]S. Benek ve S. Açar, “Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging”, HTD / HMJ, c. 3, sy 2, ss. 41–47, Ağu. 2023, doi: 10.58961/hmj.1274156.
ISNAD
Benek, Suat - Açar, Sami. “Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi 3/2 (01 Ağustos 2023): 41-47. https://doi.org/10.58961/hmj.1274156.
JAMA
1.Benek S, Açar S. Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. HTD / HMJ. 2023;3:41–47.
MLA
Benek, Suat, ve Sami Açar. “Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging”. Hipokrat Tıp Dergisi, c. 3, sy 2, Ağustos 2023, ss. 41-47, doi:10.58961/hmj.1274156.
Vancouver
1.Suat Benek, Sami Açar. Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. HTD / HMJ. 01 Ağustos 2023;3(2):41-7. doi:10.58961/hmj.1274156