Review discusses the Pediatric Appendicitis Score's utility in assessing appendicitis risk, suggesting improved and efficient diagnostic pathways.
The Pediatric Appendicitis Score predicts risk of appendicitis based on history, physical exam, and laboratory findings. It can help in determining the need for imaging, surgical consultation, or further testing for other causes of acute abdominal pain. Use of the PAS as part of a standardized pathway for evaluation of suspected appendicitis can help reduce unnecessary imaging with low risk of missed cases.
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