Preoperative appendix diameter obtained by computerized tomography scanning predicts conversion from laparoscopic to open appendectomy
Conclusion: Preoperative evaluation of appendix diameter is a quick and useful method for a surgeon to distinguish cases with risk of conversion in the emergency department. The other risk factors associated with conversion of LA to OA are grade of inflammation, age and CRP levels.
Source: Nigerian Journal of Clinical Practice - Category: Rural Health Authors: OM Akturk M Cakir D Yildirim YM Vardar S Ozdemir M Akinci Source Type: research
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