ArticleCureus2023
Accuracy of Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting the Severity of Acute Appendicitis: A Single-Center Retrospective Study.
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- Feasibility of single-port laparoscopic appendectomy for retrocecal appendicitis: A propensity score-matched study with multi-port laparoscopic appendectomy.World journal of gastrointestinal surgery · 2025Article
- Diagnosing acute appendicitis in children with neutrophil-lymphocyte ratio: a cross-sectional study.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2025Article
- Diagnostic Value of Serum Sodium Level and Neutrophil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio in Predicting Severity of Acute Appendicitis: A Retrospective Cross-Sectional Two-Center Study.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Article
- RAMA-WeRA Risk Score in Predicting the Ruptured Appendicitis in Emergency Department; a Multicenter Study for External Validation.Archives of academic emergency medicine · 2024Article
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Abstract
objectiveInvestigate the potential use of the neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) in the identification and differentiation of acute appendicitis patients, specifically between simple and complicated presentations.
methodsAn observational retrospective cohort study was conducted in Aseer Central Hospital, Saudi Arabia.
resultsIn total, 103 patients were included in this study, in which males (50.5%) were more common than females (49.5%), and the most common age group was found to be 36-45 years (56.3%), followed by 18-25 years (23.3%). All patients (100%) had a diagnosis of acute appendicitis. The means of neutrophils, lymphocytes, and NLR were found to be 68.970%, 22.067%, and 5.020, respectively. The majority (69%) had non-complicated appendicitis, while (31%) had complications. A significant association was seen between NLR and the occurrence of complications (p-value = 0.00001).
conclusionThis study can comprehensively support the evidence presented in the literature review. The use of the NLR demonstrates a notable level of accuracy in diagnosing acute appendicitis and differentiating between complex and uncomplicated cases.
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