Key result
The Alvarado scoring system demonstrated a positive predictive value of 92.77% and a negative appendicectomy rate of 7.23% in the preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
Why the study?
Diagnosis of acute appendicitis remains challenging and delayed decision-making complicates the disease, so the study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of the Alvarado scoring system correlated with postoperative findings.
Does the Alvarado scoring system accurately predict acute appendicitis in patients with suspected appendicitis?
Observational (n=100)
No
Does the Alvarado scoring system accurately predict acute appendicitis in patients with suspected appendicitis?
The Alvarado scoring system is a simple and useful diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis, with scores greater than 7 strongly indicating the presence of the disease.
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Supports Alvarado 7-10 association with confirmed appendicitis in operated patients; leaves open prospective validation of diagnostic accuracy.
Puttaraju et al. (2019) conducted an observational in Suspected acute appendicitis (n=100). Alvarado scoring system vs. Histopathological diagnosis was evaluated on Positive predictive value. The Alvarado scoring system demonstrated a positive predictive value of 92.77% and a negative appendicectomy rate of 7.23% in the preoperative diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
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