A risk score system for predicting complicated appendicitis and aid decision-making for antibiotic therapy in acute appendicitis
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چکیده
Background: Exclusive antibiotic therapy is a feasible treatment option for uncomplicated appendicitis, but the pre-treatment diagnosis of appendicitis challenging. This study aimed to develop risk score system predict complicated and aiding decision-making regarding acute appendicitis.
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ژورنال
عنوان ژورنال: Annals of palliative medicine
سال: 2021
ISSN: ['2224-5839', '2224-5820']
DOI: https://doi.org/10.21037/apm-21-26