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- Huseyin Toprak, Huseyin Kilincaslan, Issam Cheikh Ahmad, Seyma Yildiz, Mehmet Bilgin, Rasul Sharifov, and Murat Acar.
- Department of Radiology, Bezmialem Vakif University, Istanbul, Turkey.
- Pediatr Int. 2014 Feb 1;56(1):95-9.
BackgroundThe aim of this study was to investigate the integration of ultrasound (US) findings with Alvarado score in diagnosing or excluding acute appendicitis.MethodsData were analyzed in 122 pediatric patients with suspected appendicitis who had undergone US. The US findings were classified into four groups, and the patients were classified into three groups according to Alvarado score. US results and Alvarado score were compared.ResultsAlvarado score was a good predictor of appendicitis for scores ≥7.ConclusionIn the case of non-visualization of the appendix without a high Alvarado score, appendicitis can be safely ruled out.© 2013 The Authors. Pediatrics International © 2013 Japan Pediatric Society.
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