Clinical course in children with equivocal appendicitis on computed tomography: a retrospective cohort study.
Hee-Beom YangHan-Byol SongJi-Won HanJoong-Kee YounDa-Young KoYoung Jin RyuJi Young KimHyun-Young KimPublished in: Annals of surgical treatment and research (2023)
Higher appendicitis CT score and WBC level were positively associated with appendectomy. Careful observation can be a treatment option in appendicitis CT score 2 or 3 groups. Appendectomy is the first-line treatment for patients with appendicitis score 4. Additional ultrasonography test is advisable to determine treatment modality for equivocal appendicitis.