Applying the Pediatric Appendicitis Score to predict complicated appendicitis in children.

Takayuki Fujii Aya TanakaHiroto KatamiRyuichi Shimono

Published in: Pediatrics international : official journal of the Japan Pediatric Society (2021)

A symptom duration > 1 d, CRP > 4 mg/dL, and PAS ≥ 8 were predictors for CA. The PAS can be useful for prediction of CA when combined with the duration of symptoms, CRP, or both.

Keyphrases

young adults
protein kinase
sleep quality
physical activity
patient reported