JNMA; journal of the Nepal Medical Association
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JNMA J Nepal Med Assoc · Jan 2017
Risk Factors for Complications in Acute Appendicitis among Paediatric Population.
Appendicitis is one of the most common causes of acute abdomen in children. Patients who are diagnosed early and undergo an appendectomy before perforation have a good outcome. However, it is difficult to diagnose in young children because its clinical manifestations may be atypical. The aim of this study was to determine the risk factors for complications in acute appendicitis in paediatric population. ⋯ Increase in total leucocyte count and duration of the presentation can be a good marker of complicated appendicitis.