Thursday, October 18, 2012

Prospective Evaluation of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children

Prospective Evaluation of a Clinical Practice Guideline for Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Children

Objectives:
The objective was to assess the performance of a clinical practice guideline for evaluation of possible appendicitis in children. The guideline incorporated risk stratification, staged imaging, and early surgical involvement in high-risk cases.