Urinary 5-HIAA as a Potential Diagnostic Marker in Acute Appendicitis: A Preliminary Report of Its Promising Role in Early Detection

<b><i>Background</i></b>: Acute appendicitis (AA) is a common surgical emergency worldwide. Over the past few decades, diagnostic imaging has become a cornerstone in the identification of acute appendicitis, significantly contributing to the reduction in unnecessary laparotom...

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Published in:	Medicina
Main Authors:	Murat Demir, Alper Gumus, Huseyin Kilavuz, Feyyaz Gungor, Sibel Yaman, Baki Ekci, Idris Kurtulus
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Subjects:	acute appendicitis 5-hydroxyindoleacetic acid alvarado score diagnostic accuracy
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1648-9144/61/6/1070