Systematic review and meta-analysis of the diagnostic accuracy of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein and white blood cell count for suspected acute appendicitis.
Published in The British journal of surgery • Feb 1, 2013
Authors:,,
C-W Yu
L-I Juan
M-H Wu
Abstract
BACKGROUND: The aim was to evaluate the diagnostic value of procalcitonin, C-reactive protein (CRP) and white blood cell count (WBC) in uncomplicated or complicated appendicitis by means of a systematic review and meta-analysis. METHODS: The Embase, MEDLINE and Cochrane databases were searched, alon...
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