Presentation management and outcome of phlegmonous and inflammed appendicitis in children in Ethiopia: retrospective review

Table 4 Likelihood of making the diagnosis of acute inflamed or phlegmonous appendicitis within 48 h of illness

Clinical Variable	AOR	CI
Sex	1.003	95% CI of 0.475 to 2.135
Anorexia	11.504	95% CI of 1.039 to 127.430
Vomiting	6.740	95% CI of 1.690 to 26.879
Shift of abdominal pain	3.178	95% CI of 1.257 to 8.036
Right lower abdominal tenderness	11.536	95% CI of 1.039 to 128.141
Temperature > 37.2⁰C	1.540	95% CI of 0.302 to 7.858

Likelihood of making the diagnosis of Pediatric Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis within 48 h of illness in children 5 to 15 years of age in 211 children operated for acute inflamed and phlegmonous appendicitis at Tikur Anbessa and Menellek II tertiary hospitals from Jan. 2018 to Dec. 2020

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