Appendicitis in Children: Evaluation of the Pediatric Appendicitis Score in Younger and Older Children
Background. This study aimed to evaluate Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS), diagnostic delay, and factors responsible for possible late diagnosis in children <4 years compared with older children who were operated on for suspected appendicitis. Method. 122 children, between 1 and 14 years, opera...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2014-01-01
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| Series: | Surgery Research and Practice |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2014/438076 |