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Shabir's "SMART-LAB" score for predicting complicated appendicitis-a prospective study.

Shabir Ahmad Mir1, Mumtaz Din Wani1

  • 1Department of Surgery, Government Medical College Srinagar, Kashmir, India.

Turkish Journal of Surgery
|December 9, 2022
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A new scoring system, Shabir's SMART-LAB score, effectively predicts complicated appendicitis. A score over 9 indicates a high likelihood of complicated appendicitis, aiding early diagnosis and management.

Area of Science:

  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Surgical Assessment
  • Clinical Prediction Tools

Background:

  • Complicated appendicitis requires urgent management.
  • An efficient scoring system is needed for predicting complicated appendicitis.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the suitability of the novel Shabir's SMART-LAB score for predicting complicated appendicitis.

Main Methods:

  • A prospective study involving 150 patients.
  • Calculation of the SMART-LAB score, incorporating sonography, symptoms, physical examination, and laboratory markers (leukocytosis, CRP, bilirubin).

Main Results:

  • A SMART-LAB score >9 was significantly associated with complicated appendicitis (perforated/gangrenous).
  • The score demonstrated high sensitivity (80.7%), specificity (92.9%), and accuracy (88.7%) for predicting complicated appendicitis.
Keywords:
Gangrenous/perforated appendicitisSMART-LAB scorebilirubinleukocyte countultrasonography

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  • Scores of 7-9 require further confirmation, while scores <7 suggest low likelihood.

    • Conclusions:

    • Shabir's SMART-LAB score is a valuable tool for predicting complicated appendicitis.
    • Early diagnosis of appendiceal perforation is crucial for limiting abdominal sepsis.