Evaluation of Alvarado score in the Early Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study

Abstract

Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency condition with difficulty in accurate diagnosis. Alvarado scoring system is useful tool for early diagnosis. Aim of this study: This study is to evaluation of Alvarado score system in the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis: a prospective study. Materials and Methods: All consecutive patients with diagnosis of acute appendicitis admitted and evaluated by scoring system described by Alvarado. Patient who had undergone surgery, the diagnosis of appendicitis was confirmed by histo-pathological examination and compared with previous clinical diagnosis on the basis of Alvarado score. Results: Accuracy of diagnosis in male patients was more sensitive then female patient in child bearing age.