Value of Fibrinogen to Discriminate Appendicitis from Nonspecific Abdominal Pain in Preschool Children
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Prospective study of 82 preschool children found fibrinogen and CRP superior to white blood cell counts for distinguishing appendicitis from nonspecific abdominal pain. Fibrinogen >540 mg/dL strongly predicts complicated appendicitis, offering clinicians a valuable tool for risk stratification in this challenging age group.
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How to cite: GlobalCastMD. Value of Fibrinogen to Discriminate Appendicitis from Nonspecific Abdominal Pain in Preschool Children. GlobalCastMD Medical Library. 2019-06-12. https://library.globalcastmd.com/article/1443
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