Low Plasma Sodium Concentration Predicts Perforated Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Prospective Diagnostic Accuracy Study

Volume: 30, Issue: 04, Pages: 350 - 356
Published: Apr 25, 2019
Abstract
Introduction Early differentiation between perforated and nonperforated acute appendicitis (AA) in children is of major benefit for the selection of proper treatment. Based on pilot study data, we hypothesized that plasma sodium concentration at hospital admission is a diagnostic marker for perforation in children with AA. Materials and Methods This was a prospective diagnostic accuracy study, including previously healthy children, 1 to 14 years...
Paper Details
Title
Low Plasma Sodium Concentration Predicts Perforated Acute Appendicitis in Children: A Prospective Diagnostic Accuracy Study
Published Date
Apr 25, 2019
Volume
30
Issue
04
Pages
350 - 356
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