Is the hot appendix really hot?
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The skin temperature in the right and left iliac fossae was recorded in 100 patients who were referred with a provisional diagnosis of acute appendicitis. This was not found to be a reliable aid in diagnosis of acute appendicitis nor an indicator to the need for surgery in patients with right iliac fossa pain.
Medical subject headings
- Appendicitis
- Appendix
- Skin Temperature