Table 3 The clinical characteristics and scoring systems on the types of AA. (Validation Sample: n = 156)
From: A clinical prediction model for complicated appendicitis in children younger than five years of age
Variables | Complicated appendicitis (n = 82) | Simple appendicitis (n = 74) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
Clinical characteristics | |||
Age (years) | 3.5 (2.7,4.0) | 4.2 (3.8,4.7) | < 0.001 |
WBC (*109/L) | 15.6 (14.1,18.4) | 13.0 (9.7,15.5) | < 0.001 |
DS (hours) | 34 (24,78) | 17 (11,31) | < 0.001 |
Scoring systems | |||
PAS | 7 (6,9) | 5 (4,7) | < 0.001 |
ALVARADO score | 8 (7,9) | 6 (5,7) | < 0.001 |