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[Does measuring axillo-rectal temperature difference help in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis?]
1Klinik und Poliklinik für Allgemeinchirurgie, Medizinische Hochschule, Hannover.
Summary
The axillorectal temperature difference has very low diagnostic value for acute appendicitis. Statistical analysis showed it is not a reliable indicator for distinguishing appendicitis from other conditions.
Area of Science:
- Medical Diagnostics
- Surgical Conditions