The Use of Delta Neutrophil Index and Myeloperoxidase Index for Predicting Acute Complicated Appendicitis in Children.

The Use of Delta Neutrophil Index and Myeloperoxidase Index for Predicting Acute Complicated Appendicitis in Children.

BACKGROUND:In children with acute appendicitis, 30% to 75% present with a complication, such as perforation, and the early diagnosis of complications is known to improve outcomes. Serum delta neutrophil index (DNI) and myeloperoxidase index (MPXI) are new inflammatory markers, and thus, in the prese...

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Main Authors: Oh Hyun Kim, Yong Sung Cha, Sung Oh Hwang, Ji Young Jang, Eun Hee Choi, Hyung Il Kim, KyoungChul Cha, Hyun Kim, Kang Hyun Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2016-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC4747520?pdf=render

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