Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8812731 | The Journal of Pediatrics | 2018 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
The AAST appendicitis grading system is valid in a single-institution pediatric population. Increasing AAST grade incrementally corresponds with patient outcomes including increased risk of complications and severity of complications. Determination of the generalizability of this grading system is required.
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Authors
Matthew C. MD, Stephanie F. MD, Johnathon M. MD, Nadeem N. MD, Victor Y. MBChB, FCS (SA), MSc, PhD, MRCS, Humza MD, John L. MBChB, FCSS(SA), Grant L. MBChB, Phd, Damian L. MBChB, FCS (SA), MSc, MBA, MPh, PhD, Martin D. MD,