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Pediatrics International, 2020
AbstractBackgroundWe investigated relationships between the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) and pathological progression and disease severity in pediatric acute appendicitis.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated 72 children who underwent surgery for acute appendicitis.
Takayuki Fujii +2 more
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AbstractBackgroundWe investigated relationships between the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) and pathological progression and disease severity in pediatric acute appendicitis.MethodsWe retrospectively evaluated 72 children who underwent surgery for acute appendicitis.
Takayuki Fujii +2 more
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The Heidelberg Appendicitis Score Simplifies Identification of Pediatric Appendicitis
Indian Journal of Pediatrics, 2016To identify the factors that facilitate the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis.Institutionally approved retrospective, single center analysis of all patients with acute abdominal pain was done. Medical history, symptoms, laboratory and radiologic findings of all children presenting with abdominal pain were evaluated.
Michael Boettcher +2 more
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QJM - Monthly Journal of the Association of Physicians
Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical condition of children. About 1 to 10% of children presenting in surgical emergencies with acute abdomen fall within the domain of acute appendicitis.
Ahmed Adel Eid Ali +4 more
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Abstract Background Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical condition of children. About 1 to 10% of children presenting in surgical emergencies with acute abdomen fall within the domain of acute appendicitis.
Ahmed Adel Eid Ali +4 more
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Using appendicitis scores in the pediatric ED
The American Journal of Emergency Medicine, 2011The aims of the study were to prospectively evaluate the Alvarado and Samuel (pediatric appendicitis score [PAS]) appendicitis scoring systems in children and determine performance based on sex.Children with abdominal pain concerning for appendicitis were recruited.
Katherine, Mandeville +3 more
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A new 2-step risk-stratification clinical score for suspected appendicitis in children [PDF]
Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2015 AimThe aim of this study was to develop a new Children's Appendicitis Score (CAS) by combining 3 inflammatory markers and a set of predictors for suspected appendicitis in children.Methods374 children aged 4–16years with suspicion of appendicitis were ...
Yee Low, Liang Shen, Shireen Anne Nah
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Egyptian Journal of Hospital Medicine
Background: The diagnosis of acute appendicitis usually follows a direct approach. Despite the development of many appendicitis scores, the negative appendectomy is still problematic. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare RIPASA score versus pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children ...
El-Ela, Mona M. Abo +2 more
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Background: The diagnosis of acute appendicitis usually follows a direct approach. Despite the development of many appendicitis scores, the negative appendectomy is still problematic. Objectives: The aim of this study was to compare RIPASA score versus pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children ...
El-Ela, Mona M. Abo +2 more
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Pediatric Emergency Care, 2015
The purpose of this study was to compare the results of the Alvarado and Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) scoring systems and to establish which one is more reliable in setting the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children.All children operated on because of acute appendicitis from October 2011 to May 2013 were enrolled in this prospective study ...
Zenon, Pogorelić +3 more
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The purpose of this study was to compare the results of the Alvarado and Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS) scoring systems and to establish which one is more reliable in setting the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children.All children operated on because of acute appendicitis from October 2011 to May 2013 were enrolled in this prospective study ...
Zenon, Pogorelić +3 more
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Review of the Pediatric Appendicitis Score
Evidence to Action: Official Journal of MDCalcThe Pediatric Appendicitis Score predicts risk of appendicitis based on history, physical exam, and laboratory findings. It can help in determining the need for imaging, surgical consultation, or further testing for other causes of acute abdominal pain.
Jamie Lovell, Derek Tam
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European Journal of Pediatric Surgery, 2020
AbstractIntroduction During the past decade, nonoperative management (NOM) for simple acute appendicitis (SAA) in children has been proven safe with noninferior complications rate. The aim of this study was to examine Alvarado score and pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) together with other factors in predicting failure of NOM in children presenting ...
Audelia Eshel, Fuhrer +4 more
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AbstractIntroduction During the past decade, nonoperative management (NOM) for simple acute appendicitis (SAA) in children has been proven safe with noninferior complications rate. The aim of this study was to examine Alvarado score and pediatric appendicitis score (PAS) together with other factors in predicting failure of NOM in children presenting ...
Audelia Eshel, Fuhrer +4 more
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Evaluating Appendicitis Scoring Systems Using a Prospective Pediatric Cohort
Annals of Emergency Medicine, 2007This article evaluates the performance of the previously published Alvarado and Samuel appendicitis scoring systems in a prospectively identified pediatric cohort.A prospective cohort of patients, aged 3 to 21 years, being evaluated for appendicitis was enrolled during 20 consecutive months at a large, urban, pediatric hospital.
Carisa, Schneider +2 more
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