Hyperbilirubinemia as an indicator of complicated appendicitis
Introduction: Appendicitis is a common presentation in the surgical emergency. Of these 34.7% are perforated or gangrenous. Delay in diagnosis of complicated appendicitis can lead to increase in operative burden and ensuing morbidity. Hyperbilirubinemia is a non invasive and cost effective diagnosti...
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Language: | English |
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Bulgarian Association of Young Surgeons
2019-04-01
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Series: | International Journal of Surgery and Medicine |
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Online Access: | http://www.ejos.org/index.php?fulltxt=8970&fulltxtj=136&fulltxtp=136-1537191439.pdf |