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Research Paper | Medical Surgical | India | Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024 | Rating: 3.5 / 10

Study to Evaluate the Role of Alvarado Score and Ultrasonography in Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis

Dr. Pratibha Palai | Dr. Mayank Dewangan

Abstract: Aim and objective: To evaluate the role of Alvarado score and ultrasonography in early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Study design: an observational study. Place and duration of study: OPD in RIMS, Raipur for 18months. Methodology: 90 patients of age group 18 - 60 years who were clinically suspected to be suffering from acute appendicitis were selected from OPD of general surgery of RIMS with the help of a predesigned proforma. Descriptive analysis was conducted to obtain percentages. Categorical variables are expressed in percentages and proportion and chi. sq. test used for association of variables. Results: Both Alvarado score and ultrasonography are helpful in early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Ultrasonographyis easily available in peripheral hospital and Alvarado score is both simple to remember and to use.

Keywords: Acute appendicitis, Alvarado score, ultrasonography, early diagnosis, observational study

Edition: Volume 13 Issue 7, July 2024,

Pages: 100 - 113