Clinical features and risk factors for appendiceal diverticulitis: a comparative study with acute appendicitis

ConclusionsAD was associated with an older age, robust physique, and significant risk of abscess and/or perforation despite a low WBC count. In addition to imaging modalities, the preoperative factors of male sex, a WBC count  <  13.5 × 103/ μL, an eosinophil count ≥ 0.4%, and a MCV ≥ 91.6 fL may be useful for distinguishing AD from AA.
Source: Surgery Today - Category: Surgery Source Type: research