The Diagnostic Role of Hyperbilirubinemia in Complicated and Non -complicated Appendicitis

• Published in: Albanian journal of trauma and emergency surgery (Online) Vol. 2; no. 2; pp. 151 - 162
• Main Authors: Zejnullahu, Valon, Isjanovska, Rozalinda, Bicaj, Besnik, Zejnullahu, Vjosa A., Hamza, Astrit R., Ivanova, Viktoria Caloska
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Albanian Society for Trauma and Emergency Surgery 20.07.2018
• Subjects: acute appendicitis; Alvarado score; appendectomy; clinical approach; examination; total/direct bilirubin

Background: Acute appendicitis is one of the most frequent causes of abdominal pain. Early diagnosis is the key to success for the surgeon, followed by the treatment with operation or conservative treatment as a new approach, before the stage of gangrenous appendicitis or perforation occurs.Aim: Thi...