The Value of History-Taking, Physical Examination, and Computer Assistance in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis in Patients More Than 50 Years Old

Abstract

Acute abdominal pain at the right lower quadrant, with tenderness, rigidity, and increased body temperature (> or = 37.1 degrees C), is indicative of acute appendicitis in patients more than 50 years old. The diagnostic scoring system did perform well, increasing the sensitivity, specificity, efficiency, and usefulness index of the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in the aged.