Pediatric Appendicitis in a Developing Country: What are the Clinical Predictors and Outcome of Perforation?

Conclusion: Children whose appendicitis were perforated had longer duration of symptoms, higher white cell counts and absolute neutrophil counts. Those with S.aureus cultured from intra-operative pus appeared to suffer more complications.

Source: Journal of Tropical Pediatrics - November 28, 2014 Category: Tropical Medicine Authors: Ngim, C. F., Quek, K. F., Dhanoa, A., Khoo, J. J., Vellusamy, M., Ng, C. S. Tags: Original Papers Source Type: research