Abstract:Aim
Acute appendicitis (AA) is usually a clinical diagnosis and surgical intervention is typically a preferred choice to avoid potentially lethal complications like perforation and purulent peritonitis. Intra-abdominal inflammation can lead to hepatic cholestasis due to cytokine release, which can reflect as rise in bilirubin alone or in combination with other liver enzymes. The aim of this study was to evaluate hyperbilirubinemia as a predictor of complicated acute appendicitis (CA).
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