Diagnostic Value of High-Mobility Group Box 1 (HMGB1) Protein in Acute and Perforated Appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1080/08941939.2016.1257667
Abstract: ABSTRACT Aim: Acute appendicitis is the most common cause of abdominal surgical emergencies. Early diagnosis of appendicitis can reduce perforation and mortality rate. High-mobility group box 1 (HMGB1) protein has been identified as a pro-inflammatory… read more here.
Keywords: acute perforated; serum levels; levels hmgb1; perforated appendicitis ... See more keywords
Acute Perforated Appendicitis in Adults: Management and Complications in Lagos, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4103/aam.aam_11_18
Abstract: Background: Acute perforation of the appendix is one of the complications of appendicitis that is associated with increased morbidity and mortality and hence regarded as a surgical emergency. Risk factors for perforated appencidicits include extremes… read more here.
Keywords: surgery; perforation; risk factors; acute perforated ... See more keywords