Diagnostic Role of Procalcitonin in Patients with Suspected Appendicitis
Diagnostic Role of Procalcitonin in Patients with Suspected Appendicitis
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New York: Springer-Verlag
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English
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New York: Springer-Verlag
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Background
The aim of this study was to assess the diagnostic value of procalcitonin (PCT) in emergency department (ED) patients with suspected appendicitis.
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A prospective observational study was carried out inthe emergency department of a university hospital between July 2007 and June 2008. Adult patients who presented to the ED w...
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Diagnostic Role of Procalcitonin in Patients with Suspected Appendicitis
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TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1023534128
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_proquest_miscellaneous_1023534128
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0364-2313,1432-2323
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1432-2323
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10.1007/s00268-012-1579-z
