Evaluation of plasma level of fibrinogen as a diagnostic criterion in acute appendicitis; cohort study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Acute appendicitis (AA) is the most common etiology of abdominal operation worldwide. Despite advances in diagnostic guidelines there are still missed patients. This study evaluates assumption of plasma fibrinogen as a diagnostic criterion in AA.

Method

All patients over 12 years who were referred to emergency department and underwent index open appendectomy were enrolled in this cohort study. Histopathologically confirmed positive reports for presence of AA were allocated in a group. Controls experienced open appendectomy although pathological study was negative for AA. In addition to registering demographic data, plasma sample was examined for fibrinogen, quantitative C-reactive protein (CRP), and complete blood count preoperatively. Variables were compared. The

SUBMITTER: Shafagh S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8888974 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature