Comparison of Clinical Characteristics and Neutrophil Values in Omental Infarction and Acute Appendicitis in Children

Omental infarction is a rare occurrence in children. It is often diagnosed during surgery for suspected appendicitis. This study investigated the use of clinical and laboratory data for distinguishing between omental infarction and acute appendicitis. Methods: Seven patients with surgically and path...

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Main Authors: Ya-Ling Yang, Ying-Hsien Huang, Mao-Meng Tiao, Kuo-Shu Tang, Fu-Chen Huang, Shin-Yi Lee
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2010-06-01
Series:Pediatrics and Neonatology
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957210600290