Emphasizing the Clinical Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis Amidst Technological Advancements
Katie Wang,
Munyaradzi G Nyandoro,
Mary Teoh
et al.
Abstract:Background
The clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA) can be challenging. This study aimed to evaluate the significance of this diagnosis amidst technological progress. It compared clinical diagnosis to radiology-aided diagnostic outcomes and negative appendicectomy rates (NAR).
Methodology
This study conducted a single-center retrospective and prospective cohort observational study on all adult patients presenting with suspected AA in 2018 at a major tertiary teaching h… Show more
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