| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8835812 | Journal of Surgical Research | 2018 | 6 Pages |
Abstract
Increased serum levels of hepcidin were found in children with appendicitis compared to controls. While hepcidin was useful to identify patients with complicated appendicitis as it does not seem appropriate to distinguish between simple appendicitis and other causes for acute abdominal pain.
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Authors
Margarita MD, Magdalena MD, Christoph MD, Gert MD, Holger MD, Georg MD,