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Area of Science:

  • Medical Diagnostics
  • Surgical Assessment
  • Clinical Decision Support

Background:

  • Appendicitis diagnosis relies on various tools with differing accuracy and equipment needs.
  • A comprehensive overview of existing appendicitis diagnostic tools is lacking.
  • Characterizing these tools by their components and requirements is essential for clinical application.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and characterize all developed diagnostic tools for appendicitis.
  • To assess the reported accuracy of these diagnostic tools.
  • To identify the equipment and personnel requirements for each diagnostic tool.

Main Methods:

  • A scoping review methodology was employed, adhering to PRISMA-ScR guidelines.
  • Systematic literature searches were conducted across multiple major databases (PubMed, Embase, etc.).
  • Original articles in any language describing accessible diagnostic tools for appendicitis were included and data extracted.

Main Results:

  • 82 distinct diagnostic tools were identified from 74 studies, reported in seven languages.
  • Tools predominantly incorporated patient symptoms (85%) and physical examinations (93%).
  • High median accuracy was reported: positive predictive value (91%), negative predictive value (94%), sensitivity (89%), and specificity (86%).

Conclusions:

  • 82 appendicitis diagnostic tools were identified, frequently based on symptoms and physical exams.
  • Most tools require a medical professional with laboratory access, though some simpler options exist.
  • The reviewed diagnostic tools demonstrate high accuracy for appendicitis diagnosis.