The Usefulness of Procalcitonin in the Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children: A Pilot Study
Objective. To assess the predictive value of procalcitonin in detecting acute appendicitis (AP) in children, and to determine a cutoff value of procalcitonin which can safely include/exclude the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in children with acute abdominal pain. Methods. Prospective cohort study...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Hindawi Limited
2012-01-01
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| Series: | Emergency Medicine International |
| Online Access: | http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/317504 |