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 HoltmanPublished 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.