Why the study?
Does the use of an objective scoring system like the Alvarado system reduce the negative appendicectomy rate in patients with suspected acute appendicitis?
Population
Patients with suspected acute appendicitis
Design
Editorial
Authors
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The use of objective scoring systems and close observation can significantly reduce the rate and associated costs of negative appendicectomies.
Does the use of an objective scoring system like the Alvarado system reduce the negative appendicectomy rate in patients with suspected acute appendicitis?
The use of objective scoring systems and close observation can significantly reduce the rate and associated costs of negative appendicectomies.
I S Benjamin (2002) studied this question.
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