Lack of utility of measuring serum bilirubin concentration in distinguishing perforation status of pediatric appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1016/j.ajem.2017.01.056
Abstract: Background Pediatric appendicitis is a common, potentially serious condition. Determining perforation status is crucial to planning effective management. Purpose Determine the efficacy of serum total bilirubin concentration [STBC] in distinguishing perforation status in children with… read more here.
Keywords: perforation status; perforation; distinguishing perforation; stbc ... See more keywords
Effect of COVID-19 on pediatric appendicitis presentations and complications.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2021.12.047
Abstract: PURPOSE Appendicitis is the most common surgical emergency in children. This study aims to examine how the COVID-19 pandemic affected pediatric patients with acute appendicitis with regards to presentation and complications. METHODS After obtaining ethics… read more here.
Keywords: time; pre pandemic; presentation; pediatric appendicitis ... See more keywords
Pericardial disease as a rare complication of pediatric appendicitis: a systematic literature search
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DOI: 10.1186/s40981-020-00395-8
Abstract: Background Classic symptoms of acute appendicitis are well known but are uncommon and often misinterpreted in pediatric patients, potentially delaying diagnosis and resulting in rare sequelae. Methods We conducted a comprehensive systematic literature search of… read more here.
Keywords: search; pericardial disease; appendicitis; pediatric appendicitis ... See more keywords
Metabolomic and inflammatory mediator based biomarker profiling as a potential novel method to aid pediatric appendicitis identification
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0193563
Abstract: Various limitations hinder the timely and accurate diagnosis of appendicitis in pediatric patients. The present study aims to investigate the potential of metabolomics and cytokine profiling for improving the diagnosis of pediatric appendicitis. Serum and… read more here.
Keywords: mediator; two groups; inflammatory mediator; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Impact of implementing a fast-track protocol and standardized guideline for the management of pediatric appendicitis
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DOI: 10.1503/cjs.005420
Abstract: Background: In 2017, a provincial guideline was created to fast track and standardize care for pediatric appendicitis in Alberta. We conducted a study to determine the impact of implementation of the guideline at our institution… read more here.
Keywords: implementation; guideline implementation; fast track; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Diagnostic reliability of pediatric appendicitis score, ultrasound and low-dose computed tomography scan in children with suspected acute appendicitis
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DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s134153
Abstract: Background Diagnosis of appendicitis in children is clinically challenging. Computed tomography (CT) is the gold standard for diagnosis; however, radiation exposure early in life is a concern with this technique. Therefore, in this study, we… read more here.
Keywords: low dose; acute appendicitis; accuracy; appendicitis ... See more keywords
Bacterial pathogens in pediatric appendicitis: a comprehensive retrospective study
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DOI: 10.3389/fcimb.2023.1027769
Abstract: Background Appendicitis is a frequent condition, with peak incidences in the second decade of life. Its pathogenesis is under debate, but bacterial infections are crucial, and antibiotic treatment remains essential. Rare bacteria are accused of… read more here.
Keywords: pediatric appendicitis; fluid samples; microbiology; bacterial pathogens ... See more keywords
Long-Term Effect of the COVID-19 Pandemic on the Management of Pediatric Appendicitis.
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DOI: 10.3928/19382359-20220504-03
Abstract: Appendicitis remains a common disease entity in pediatric patients that has historically been treated surgically with appendectomy as the standard of care. The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic introduced widespread challenges impacting the management and… read more here.
Keywords: long term; pediatric appendicitis; management pediatric; covid pandemic ... See more keywords
Combining Ultrasound with a Pediatric Appendicitis Score to Distinguish Complicated from Uncomplicated Appendicitis in a Pediatric Population
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DOI: 10.5455/aim.2020.28.114-118
Abstract: Background: The accurate diagnosis of complicated appendicitis has been improved by using various diagnostic modalities. However, no preoperative diagnostic method could completely confirm the results. Therefore, preoperative diagnosis of complicated appendicitis to have the right… read more here.
Keywords: appendicitis score; appendicitis; pediatric appendicitis; appendicitis pediatric ... See more keywords