Evaluation of Role of Alvarado Score in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study.
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2016-11
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Background: The aim and objectives of the study is to validate the role of Alvarado score in diagnosis of acute
appendicitis. Methods: A total of 310 patients with clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis were included in this study.
Patients were examined thoroughly, investigated and managed accordingly. The relevant data collected and analysed.
Results: Out of 310 patients, surgical procedures were performed in 22.90% of the patients. The overall negative
appendicectomy rate was 9.86%, and the percentage of Positive Predictive Value (PPV) for Alvarado score was 90.14%.
Conclusion: Our study validates the Alvarado score as fast, simple and reliable diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis.
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Abdominal Pain, Alvarado Score, Appendicitis, Appendicectomy
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Waskale Vinay, Singh Abhilash, Gaharwar A P S, Singh Vikas. Evaluation of Role of Alvarado Score in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study. Annals of International Medical and Dental Research. 2016 Nov-Dec; 2(6): 41-44.