Admission Levels of Serum Amyloid A and Procalcitonin are More Predictive of the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis Compared With C-reactive Protein
Conclusions:The measurement of SAA and serum ProCT on admission in patients with clinically suspected acute appendicitis seems to outperform serum CRP in aiding that diagnosis.
Source: Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy and Percutaneous Techniques - Category: Surgery Tags: Original Articles Source Type: research
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