Saudi Med J
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Decision making in cases of acute appendicitis may be difficult specially for junior surgeons. Radiological investigations do not appear to be helpful. In some studies, the Modified Alvarado Scoring System (MASS) was helpful in minimizing unnecessary appendicectomies. The aim this study was to evaluate the sensitivity of MASS in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults. ⋯ From the results, the MASS is not sufficiently sensitive adopted as a method of diagnosing of acute appendicitis in adults in our environment. Further, requirements may be needed to improve its sensitivity and specificity.
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Comment Letter Comparative Study
Antimicrobial resistance of Gram-negative bacilli from an intensive care unit in Trinidad, West Indies.