The value of hyperbilirubinaemia in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

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Authors

Andrew Emmanuel · South Tipperary General Hospital

P Murchan · South Tipperary General Hospital

Ian Wilson · St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Paul Balfe · St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center

Abstract

Hyperbilirubinaemia is a valuable marker for acute appendicitis. Patients with hyperbilirubinaemia are also more likely to have appendiceal perforation or gangrene. Bilirubin should be included in the assessment of patients with suspected appendicitis.

Topics & Keywords

Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management Intraperitoneal and Appendiceal Malignancies Intestinal Malrotation and Obstruction Disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of The Royal College of Surgeons of England

Volume 93, Issue 3, pp. 213-217

DOI: 10.1308/147870811x566402

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