Title: To Evaluate Use of Combined Modified Ripasa Scoring and Ultrasonography to Improve Diagnostic Accuracyin Acute Appendicitis
Author: Ravi Kumar
DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.18535/jmscr/v5i5.68
Abstract
Introduction
Acute appendicitis is a common cause of abdominal pain for which a prompt diagnosis and treatment is rewarded by a marked decrease in morbidity and mortality. Routine history and examination both remain the most effective and practical diagnostic modalities.1 Acute appendi-citis is associated with raised TLC. It is raised in other inflammatory conditions also, making its role only supportive in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.2
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