Delta neutrophil index as an early predictor of acute appendicitis and acute complicated appendicitis in adults

Delta neutrophil index as an early predictor of acute appendicitis and acute complicated appendicitis in adults

Abstract Background This retrospective study aimed to evaluate the ability of the delta neutrophil index (DNI) to predict histologically normal appendicitis preoperatively and to differentiate between simple and complicated appendicitis. Methods The data from 650 patients were divided into positive...

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Main Authors: Dong Hyuk Shin, Young Suk Cho, Gyu Chong Cho, Hee Cheol Ahn, Seung Min Park, Seung Wook Lim, Young Taeck Oh, Ji Woong Cho, Sang O. Park, Young Hwan Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-07-01
Series:World Journal of Emergency Surgery
Subjects:
Appendicitis
Complicated appendicitis
Delta neutrophil index
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13017-017-0140-7

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