From: Important CT findings for prediction of severe appendicitis: involvement of retroperitoneal space
Complicated (n = 123) | Uncomplicated (n = 100) | P value | |
---|---|---|---|
Appendix diameter*† (mm) | 13.4 (10.4-16.0) | 10.6 (8.6-13.1) | <0.001 |
RPS count*† | 2 (1-3) | 1(0-1) | <0.001 |
WBC count† (×109 cells/L) | 13.7 (11.3-17.0) | 13.7 (11.1-16.5) | >0.05 |
CRP level*† (nmol/L) | 45.7 (11.4-131.4) | 12.4 (4.8-36.2) | <0.001 |
Age*†(years old) | 34(18-51) | 23 (11-34.8) | <0.001 |
Appendicolithiasis*‡ | 0.002 | ||
Gender‡ | >0.05 |