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Added value of CRP to clinical features when assessing appendicitis in children.

Guus C G H BlokEelke D NikkelsJohan van der LeiMarjolein Y BergerGea A Holtman
Published in: The European journal of general practice (2022)
CRP adds value to history and physical examination when diagnosing appendicitis in children presenting acute abdominal pain in primary care. Appendicitis is least likely if the CRP value is < 10 mg/L and symptoms have been present for > 48 h.
Keyphrases
  • primary care
  • abdominal pain
  • young adults
  • liver failure
  • physical activity
  • mental health
  • respiratory failure
  • extracorporeal membrane oxygenation