Deutsche medizinische Wochenschrift
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Dtsch. Med. Wochenschr. · May 1999
Multicenter Study Comparative Study Clinical Trial[Can diagnostic scoring systems help decision making in primary care of patients with suspected acute appendicitis?].
To assess two recently developed scoring systems with respect to making or excluding the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. ⋯ Both diagnostic scoring systems are better for excluding than correctly diagnosing AA; the decision to exclude could be made with a high degree of accuracy. Either scoring system may therefore be used in primary care of patients suspected of AA to help decide on referral to hospital.