Abstract:The Alvarado score is the first scoring system developed and the most popular used to diagnose appendicitis, with claims to have advantages, namely high diagnostic accuracy, simple and effective. However, in several studies Alvarado's scores were found to be inaccurate and biased toward certain races, genders, and ages. Therefore, many new scoring systems have emerged to determine a more accurate diagnosis of appendicitis. This study aimed to determine the accuracy of the Alvarado score in cases of appendiciti… Show more
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