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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2010-06-01
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Series: | Pediatrics and Neonatology |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1875957210600290 |