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Complicated versus uncomplicated acute appendicitis: clinical characteristics, diagnostic scores, surgical management, and outcomes in a tertiary hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia

Frontiers in Surgery
BackgroundAcute appendicitis is the leading cause of acute surgical abdomen worldwide and is associated with substantial morbidity, particularly in complicated cases.
Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Abdisalam Ismail Hassan, Shu’ayb Mohamed Hassan, Yakub Burhan Abdullahi, Abdikani Mohamednor Mohamed, Nimo Mohamednor Mohamed, Nuradin Mohamed Nur, Balqiz Mohamed Kulle, Abdijalil Abdullahi Ali, Abdijalil Abdullahi Ali, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir, Ahmed Muhammad Bashir   +12 more
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Diagnostic Value of C-Reactive Protein/Albumin Ratio to Differentiate Simple Versus Complicated Appendicitis

Eurasian Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2020
Aim:The C-reactive protein (CRP)/albumin ratio is a new inflammation-based prognostic score that correlates with inflammation severity.Objective:The present study investigated the diagnostic value of the CRP/albumin ratio to distinguish between patients ...
Serkan Doğan, Melis Dorter, Utku Murat Kalafat, Büşra Bildik, Ramiz Yazıcı, İnanç Şamil Sarıcı, Başar Cander   +6 more
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Clinical Outcomes of Colorectal Endoscopic Full‐Thickness Resection Using the Full‐Thickness Resection Device: A Multicenter Study

DEN Open, Volume 7, Issue 1, April 2027.
ABSTRACT Background Endoscopic full‐thickness resection (EFTR) using the full‐thickness resection device (FTRD) is an emerging technique for the management of complex colorectal lesions and early colorectal cancers. Although EFTR offers a minimally invasive alternative to surgery, data on efficacy, safety, and predictors of adverse events (AEs) remain ...
Vicki McGarrigle, Yuto Shimamura, Leonardo Zorron Cheng Tao Pu, Marios Efthymiou, Rhys Vaughan, Cameron Schauer, Anurag Sekra, Erin Horsfall, Alexandra Simpson, Rajvinder Singh, Nicholas Wan, Milan Bassan, Martin Harb, Ben Terkasher, Frank Weilert, Saurabh Gupta, Kwang Chien Yee, Rajan Patel, Ibrahim Hassan, Byron Theron, Sujievvan Chandran   +20 more
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Associations between Th1-related cytokines and complicated pediatric appendicitis

Scientific Reports
The pathogenesis of appendicitis is not understood fully, and the diagnosis can be challenging. Previous research has suggested an association between a T helper (Th) 1-dependent immune response and complicated appendicitis. This prospective cohort study
Matilda Elliver, Martin Salö, Bodil Roth, Bodil Ohlsson, Lars Hagander, Johanna Gudjonsdottir   +5 more
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Multiplex PCR to Diagnose Gastrointestinal Infections: Key Limitations in Interpretation

United European Gastroenterology Journal, Volume 14, Issue 7, September 2026.
ABSTRACT Multiplex polymerase chain reaction (PCR) panels are increasingly used for the evaluation of acute diarrhea, providing rapid and sensitive detection of a broad range of enteric pathogens. However, their widespread adoption has created important interpretive challenges for clinicians.
Giannoula S. Tansarli, Ferric C. Fang
wiley   +1 more source

Transvaginal Ultrasonography for Detection of PID‐Related Adhesions: A Case Report

Australasian Journal of Ultrasound in Medicine, Volume 29, Issue 3, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Background Diagnosis of acute and chronic pelvic inflammatory disease continues to be a challenge despite advances in investigative procedures. Complications of PID include infertility, chronic pelvic pain and ectopic pregnancy. Currently, transvaginal ultrasonography is primarily used to detect tubo‐ovarian abscesses (TOA) or pyosalpinx.
Anisha Dubey, Ido Mick, Melissa Marien, Mathew Leonardi   +3 more
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When the Appendix Is Not the Culprit: Primary Omental Torsion Causing Acute Abdominal Pain

Clinical Case Reports, Volume 14, Issue 8, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Primary omental torsion is a rare but important cause of acute abdominal pain in adults, often mimicking appendicitis. In resource‐limited settings, careful intraoperative exploration after excluding common causes is essential, as timely omental resection leads to rapid recovery and prevents complications.
Yihealem Yabebal Ayele, Eyasu Musie, Tsegaw Milkiyas Gojole   +2 more
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A novel combined neutrophil-platelet score for diagnosing complicated appendicitis: a retrospective and prospective cohort study [PDF]

Acta Cirúrgica Brasileira
Purpose: We investigated the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) and the platelet-to-lymphocyte ratio (PLR) and combined them to create an inflammatory marker, the combined neutrophil-platelet score (CNPS), to serve as a diagnostic and predictive tool ...
Xiang Li, Jiangshun Yang, Dengyang Fang, Wei Dai, Zuming Xiong, Xuan Chen   +5 more
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Upper Urinary Tract Stone Disease: Practical Guidance for Early Assessment and Management

Trends in Urology &Men's Health, Volume 17, Issue 4, August 2026.
ABSTRACT Upper urinary tract stone disease is a common urological condition with high recurrence rates and a significant healthcare burden. Many patients initially present in community or primary care settings, where early assessment and triage influence patient safety, referral timing and subsequent urological management.
Matthew Kwon, Avi Raman
wiley   +1 more source

Utilizing non-invasive biomarkers for early and accurate differentiation of uncomplicated and complicated acute appendicitis: a retrospective cohort analysis

Scientific Reports
Acute appendicitis is a common condition requiring surgical intervention, with a lifetime risk of 7–8%. Differentiating between uncomplicated and complicated appendicitis is essential for appropriate treatment and improved patient outcomes.
Mehmet Torun, İsmail Ege Subaşı, Deniz Kol Özbay, Mehmet Ali Özbay, Hakan Özdemir   +4 more
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