Unexplored Dimensions in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: Beyond the Alvarado Score and Imaging Techniques
Abstract
This exploratory discourse delves into overlooked aspects of acute appendicitis diagnosis, extending the conversation beyond conventional considerations such as the Alvarado score and imaging methods. As healthcare continues to evolve, understanding the nuances of this common abdominal condition becomes imperative. This text aims to shed light on unexplored dimensions, offering a more holistic perspective on acute appendicitis diagnosis.
Keywords
Acute appendicitis Alvarado score diagnostic advancements imaging methods interdisciplinary approach resource-constrained settings.
References
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Abstract
Yazımızda Alvarado Skoru ve görüntüleme yöntemlerinin ötesinde akut apendisit tanısıyla ilgili göz ardı edilmiş yönleri incelenmiştir. Sağlık hizmetleri sürekli evrim geçirdikçe, bu yaygın abdominal patoloji ile ilgili doğru ve zamanında tanı anlayışının karmaşıklıklarını anlamak hayati önem taşımaktadır. Bu metin, akut apendisit tanısıyla ilgili daha kapsamlı bir perspektif sunarak keşfedilmemiş boyutları gün yüzüne çıkarmayı amaçlamaktadır.
Keywords
Akut apandisit Alvarado skoru tanısal gelişmeler görüntüleme yöntemleri disiplinler arası yaklaşım kaynak kısıtlı ortamlar
References
- Benek S, Açar S. Accuracy in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis: Physical examination versus imaging. HTD. 2023;3(2):41-7.
- Humes DJ, Simpson J. Acute appendicitis. BMJ. 2006 Sep 9;333(7567):530-4. doi: 10.1136/bmj.38940.664363.AE.
- Zolnierek KB, Dimatteo MR. Physician communication and patient adherence to treatment: a meta-analysis. Med Care. 2009 Aug;47(8):826-34. doi: 10.1097/MLR.0b013e31819a5acc.
- Bhanderi S, Ain Q, Siddique I, Charalampakis V, Daskalakis M, Nijjar R, Richardson M, Singhal R. Demographic factors associated with length of stay in hospital and histological diagnosis in adults undergoing appendicectomy. Turk J Surg. 2022 Mar 28;38(1):36-45. doi: 10.47717/turkjsurg.2022.5406.
- Lam A, Squires E, Tan S, Swen NJ, Barilla A, Kovoor J, Gupta A, Bacchi S, Khurana S. Artificial intelligence for predicting acute appendicitis: a systematic review. ANZ J Surg. 2023 Sep;93(9):2070-2078. doi: 10.1111/ans.18610.
- Capoglu R, Gonullu E, Bayhan Z, Coskun M, Harmantepe T, Kucuk F. Comparison of scoring systems regarding the gender as a parameter with the traditional scoring systems for predicting appendicitis. Updates Surg. 2022 Jun;74(3):1035-1042. doi: 10.1007/s13304-022-01272-y.
- Chau DB, Ciullo SS, Watson-Smith D, Chun TH, Kurkchubasche AG, Luks FI. Patient-centered outcomes research in appendicitis in children: Bridging the knowledge gap. J Pediatr Surg. 2016 Jan;51(1):117-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jpedsurg.2015.10.029.
Details
| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Emergency Medicine |
| Journal Section | Letter to Editor |
| Authors | |
| Publication Date | April 22, 2024 |
| Submission Date | December 12, 2023 |
| Acceptance Date | January 15, 2024 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2024 Volume: 4 Issue: 1 |
e-ISSN: 2791-9935