Negative appendicectomy rates in adolescent girls compared with boys: the role of ultrasound and serum inflammatory markers

Conclusion Adolescent girls are more likely to undergo a NA. When inflammatory markers are elevated, this increased likelihood of a NA is not seen in girls, but rather reduced odds of a NA are seen in both girls and boys.
Source: Annals of Pediatric Surgery - Category: Surgery Tags: ORIGINAL ARTICLES Source Type: research