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What was the primary objective of the study conducted by Alfredo Alvarado?
What was the primary objective of the study conducted by Alfredo Alvarado?
- To compare the symptoms of acute appendicitis with those of other abdominal diseases
- To analyze the effectiveness of surgery in treating acute appendicitis
- To identify the most important predictive factors for diagnosing acute appendicitis (correct)
- To develop a new treatment for acute appendicitis
How many patients were involved in the retrospective study?
How many patients were involved in the retrospective study?
- 400 patients
- 350 patients
- 305 patients (correct)
- 250 patients
What was the significance of the 'total joint probability' in the study?
What was the significance of the 'total joint probability' in the study?
- It was chosen as a diagnostic weight indicative of the accuracy of the test (correct)
- It was used to determine the severity of the symptoms
- It was used to determine the age of the patients
- It was used to calculate the cost of the treatment
Which of the following was NOT one of the eight predictive factors identified in the study?
Which of the following was NOT one of the eight predictive factors identified in the study?
Where was Alfredo Alvarado affiliated with at the time of the study?
Where was Alfredo Alvarado affiliated with at the time of the study?
In which year was the study received for publication?
In which year was the study received for publication?
What is a common cause of abdominal pain in all ages?
What is a common cause of abdominal pain in all ages?
Why is it often difficult to diagnose acute appendicitis in its early stages?
Why is it often difficult to diagnose acute appendicitis in its early stages?
What is a primary reason for the persistent rate of morbidity and mortality in acute appendicitis?
What is a primary reason for the persistent rate of morbidity and mortality in acute appendicitis?
What is the mortality rate in children less than 2 years old with acute appendicitis?
What is the mortality rate in children less than 2 years old with acute appendicitis?
What is the sensitivity of slight temperature elevation in acute appendicitis?
What is the sensitivity of slight temperature elevation in acute appendicitis?
What is the goal of the study in terms of the negative appendectomy rate?
What is the goal of the study in terms of the negative appendectomy rate?
How many patients' records were reviewed in the study?
How many patients' records were reviewed in the study?
What is the primary purpose of performing a urinalysis in acute appendicitis?
What is the primary purpose of performing a urinalysis in acute appendicitis?
What is the predictive value of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the predictive value of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the specificity of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the specificity of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the sensitivity of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the sensitivity of leukocytosis in acute appendicitis?
What is the predictive value of a shift to the left in acute appendicitis?
What is the predictive value of a shift to the left in acute appendicitis?
What is the diagnostic score for a probable appendicitis?
What is the diagnostic score for a probable appendicitis?
What is the significance of a score of 5 or 6 in this diagnosis?
What is the significance of a score of 5 or 6 in this diagnosis?
Why is the diagnostic score not 100% reliable?
Why is the diagnostic score not 100% reliable?
What is the recommended approach for a patient with a score of 7 or more?
What is the recommended approach for a patient with a score of 7 or more?
Why is it important to consider all symptoms and signs as present?
Why is it important to consider all symptoms and signs as present?
What is the benefit of using the diagnostic score?
What is the benefit of using the diagnostic score?
What should the diagnostic score be correlated with?
What should the diagnostic score be correlated with?
What should be performed if there is any question about the diagnosis of acute appendicitis?
What should be performed if there is any question about the diagnosis of acute appendicitis?
Why is the diagnosis of acute appendicitis more difficult in women?
Why is the diagnosis of acute appendicitis more difficult in women?
What is an essential part of the examination in women suspected of having acute appendicitis?
What is an essential part of the examination in women suspected of having acute appendicitis?
What should be done to the patient if the diagnostic score remains the same or increases after reevaluation?
What should be done to the patient if the diagnostic score remains the same or increases after reevaluation?
What is the purpose of reevaluating the patient every four or six hours?
What is the purpose of reevaluating the patient every four or six hours?
