Making a Decision between Acute Appendicitis and Acute Gastroenteritis
Acute appendicitis is one of the most common pediatric abdominal emergencies. Early diagnosis is vital for a positive outcome. However, it may initially present with diarrhea and vomiting, mimicking acute gastroenteritis, thus delaying prompt surgery. Differentiating appendicitis from gastroenteriti...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-10-01
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| Series: | Children |
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| Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9067/7/10/176 |