
Intraoperative Appendicitis Severity Score (IASS) of Kell et al
Specialty: | Gastroenterology Pedatrics General Surgery |
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Description: | Kell et al evaluated an intraoperative inflammation score used by the surgeon to describe the severity of appendicits seen during surgery. This can help to identify a patient who is more likely to have complications. The authors are from Cook University Hospital in Ireland. |
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