Would measurement of C-reactive protein and leukocyte counts reduce the rate of negative exploration for acute appendicitis in adult population

Date First Published:

May 26, 2020

Last Updated:

June 3, 2020

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Rashid ibrahim, surgery registrar (Plymouth university hospitals / UK)

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Rashid ibrahim, Plymouth university hospitals / UK

Three-Part Question:

In the [adult population], Would measurement of [C-reactive protein and leukocyte counts] reduce the [rate of negative appendicectomies]?