Table 4 Number and percentage of patients diagnosed with appendicitis
From: Acute appendicitis in the elderly: risk factors for perforation
Variable | Total | Perforated | Nonperforated |
|---|---|---|---|
n=214 (100%) | n = 87 (41%) | n = 127 (59%) | |
Diagnostic tools: | Â | Â | Â |
Clinical assessment | 66 (31) | 27 (31) | 39 ( 31) |
Ultrasonography | 85 (40) | 29 (33) | 56 (44) |
Computerized scan | 63 (29) | 31 (36) | 32 (25) |