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An Evaluation of Serum IgE and Th2-Associated Interleukins in Children With Uncomplicated and Complicated Appendicitis

Frontiers in Pediatrics, 2022
BackgroundThe pathogenesis of appendicitis is not understood completely and establishing a correct diagnosis can be clinically challenging. Previous investigations have shown an association between a T helper cell (Th)2-mediated inflammatory response ...
Johanna Gudjonsdottir, Johanna Gudjonsdottir, Bodil Roth, Bodil Roth, Gustav Lovén, Bodil Ohlsson, Bodil Ohlsson, Lars Hagander, Lars Hagander, Martin Salö, Martin Salö   +10 more
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Neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio for preoperative risk stratification of complicated appendicitis in children: a retrospective study [PDF]

BMC Gastroenterology
Objective Preoperative risk assessment of complicated appendicitis in children holds substantial clinical importance. This study aimed to evaluate the association between the neutrophil percentage-to-albumin ratio (NPAR) and the occurrence of complicated
Ming Liu, Zaihui Tang, Yunpeng Gou, Ping Yang   +3 more
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Complicated appendicitis and associated risk factors among children [PDF]

BMC Pediatrics
Background Complicated appendicitis is one of significant pediatric surgical care challenges and its burden varied from 5 to 75%. However, there is limited study about prevalence of complicated appendicitis among children in Ethiopia.
Molla Azmeraw, Biruk Beletew Abate, Dessie Temesgen, Sefineh Fenta Feleke, Ribka Nigatu Haile, Melsew Dagne Abate, Tegene Atamenta Kitaw   +6 more
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Pre-appendectomy hyponatremia is associated with increased rates of complicated appendicitis. [PDF]

Surgery Open Science, 2023
Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most common surgical emergencies worldwide. Preoperative assessment of the risk of complicated appendicitis may aid in treatment planning.
Lauren M. Poston, BS, Tripp Leavitt, MD, Samantha Pope, BA, Hannah Hill, MS, Luis E. Tollinche, MD, FASA, David C. Kaelber, MD, PhD, MPH, Jonathan A. Alter, MD   +6 more
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The Role of Vascular Cell Adhesion Molecule-1 (VCAM-1) in Predicting Complicated Appendicitis in Children [PDF]

Diagnostics
Background: Acute appendicitis is a common abdominal emergency observed in emergency departments (ED). Distinguishing between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis is important in determining a treatment strategy.
Wen-Ya Lin, En-Pei Lee, Chun-Yu Chen, Bei-Cyuan Guo, Mao-Jen Lin, Han-Ping Wu   +5 more
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Complicated appendicitis in low- and lower-middle-income countries: a systematic review and meta-analysis. [PDF]

ANZ J Surg
Pitesa R, Paterson C, Flaherty M, Eteuati J, Hill AG.   +4 more
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Appendiceal microbiome in uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis: A prospective cohort study.

PLoS ONE, 2022
BackgroundUncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis seem to be two different forms of this common abdominal emergency. The contribution of appendiceal microbiota to appendicitis pathogenesis has been suggested, but differences between ...
Sanja Vanhatalo, Eveliina Munukka, Teemu Kallonen, Suvi Sippola, Juha Grönroos, Jussi Haijanen, Antti J Hakanen, Paulina Salminen   +7 more
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Predictive Value of Clinical and CT Scan Findings for Complicated Appendicitis: A Retrospective Analysis. [PDF]

Cureus
Alsayaf Alghamdi AG, Alzhrani SM, Fayraq A, Alzahrani SA.   +3 more
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Role of ultrasonography and inflammatory markers in predicting complicated appendicitis

Journal of Indian Association of Pediatric Surgeons, 2022
Aim: The aim is to compare the diagnostic accuracy of laboratory investigations and ultrasonography (USG) in distinguishing complicated appendicitis (C-AA) from uncomplicated appendicitis (UC-AA).
Arka Banerjee, Simmi K Ratan, Sujoy Neogi, Binita Goswami, Rashmi Dixit, Shasanka Shekhar Panda   +5 more
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The lymphocyte-to-monocyte ratio may distinguish complicated from non-complicated pediatric appendicitis: A retrospective study and literature review

Pediatrics and Neonatology, 2022
Background: To date, no parameter with satisfactory accuracy exists for the diagnosis of appendicitis. This retrospective study describes the discriminatory value of preoperative hematologic factors associated with complicated and non-complicated ...
Matthias Nissen, Ralf-Bodo Tröbs
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