Accuracy of the Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Saleha Appendicitis (RIPASA) and Alvarado Score for Acute Appendicitis: A Comparative Study
Both the RIPASA and Alvarado scores demonstrated high accuracy, with Alvarado showing slightly higher sensitivity (94.2% vs. 91.9%) and RIPASA offering better specificity (64.3% vs. 57.1%). Overall, both scoring systems proved reliable tools for diagnosis, helping reduce negative appendectomy rates and improving clinical decision-making.
Authors
- Muhammad Ali Tahir (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4373-4090)
- Jawad Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1307-4423)
- Gohar Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5528-8089)
- Alisha Ahmed
- Yousaf Jan
- Zakia Sultana
- A. Ali (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6377-4009)
- Haq Nawaz (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5199-8980)
Institutions
- Khyber Teaching Hospital (PK)
- Hayatabad Medical Complex (PK)
- IASO General Hospital (GR)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2025-10-03
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.93756
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.25