Elevated serum bilirubin levels may predict perforation of the appendix.

CONCLUSIONS: Appendiceal perforation may be accompanied with elevated serum bilirubin level. Assessment of bilirubin levels must be a part of the initial evaluation of a suspected appendicitis in the emergency room. KEY WORDS: Acute appendicitis, Gangrenous appendicitis, Perforated appendicitis, Serum bilirubin, Total Hyperbilirubinemia. PMID: 31814597 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31814597?dopt=Abstract

Source: Annali Italiani di Chirurgia - December 11, 2019 Category: Surgery Tags: Ann Ital Chir Source Type: research