Anales españoles de pediatría
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The aim of this study was to evaluate the accuracy of C-reactive protein (CRP) measurements in the diagnosis of suspected acute appendicitis (AA) during childhood. ⋯ 1) The value of CRP in AA is higher than in other abdominal pain etiologies. Nevertheless, this value should not be used to deny surgery since it is often normal in SA. 2) When a CRP value > 40 mg/L is found in a suspected AA, one should think about GA and therefore, initiate prophylactic antibiotics and perform surgery immediately.