| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3233672 | Annals of Emergency Medicine | 2007 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Although the Alvarado and Samuel scores provide measurably useful diagnostic information in evaluating children with suspected appendicitis, neither method provides sufficient PPV to be used in clinical practice as the sole method for determination of the need for surgery.
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Authors
Carisa MD, Anupam MD, Richard MD,