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September 5, 2025British journal of surgery

eP25 Rate of Negative Histology of the Appendix in Children (Age 8-16 Years)

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MSMohannad SafiMSMurray SharmanRJRachel Jones

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Audit reveals a 5.5% negative appendicectomy rate in children, highlighting diagnostic accuracy issues.

Key Points

  • The negative appendicectomy rate for pediatric cases was observed at 5.5%, aligning with national standards.
  • Out of 18 pediatric patients studied, one case had negative histology, meeting benchmarks of <10%.
  • Analysis focused on diagnostic tools like ultrasound and the Children's Appendicitis Score for accuracy improvement.
  • Emphasis on enhanced scoring criteria and MRI for better assessment in pediatric appendicitis management.

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Safi et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c2384fb210217d64777561https://doi.org/10.1093/bjs/znaf166.413
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