A prospective study to evaluate the contribution of the pediatric appendicitis score in the decision process.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The objective of this study was to assess the likelihood of acute appendicitis (AA) in children presenting with abdominal symptoms at the emergency department (ED), based on their prior primary care (PC) consultation history.

Methods

Between February and June 2021, we prospectively enrolled all children presenting at the ED with acute abdominal pain indicative of possible acute appendicitis (AA). Subsequently, they were categorized into three groups: those assessed by a PC physician (PG), those brought in by their family without a prior consultation (FG), and those admitted after a PC consultation without being assessed as such. The primary objective was to assess the probability of AA diagnosis using the Pediatric Appendicitis Score (PAS). Secondary objectives in

SUBMITTER: Vevaud K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10875762 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature