Clinical and Inflammatory Predictors of False‐Negative Ultrasound in Children With Suspected Appendicitis: A Prospective Cohort Study

False-negative US occurred in 8.9% of children with suspected AA. Higher Alvarado scores, prolonged symptoms, and elevated CRP were independently associated with missed AA despite negative imaging.

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World Journal of Surgery
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2026-02-23
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https://doi.org/10.1002/wjs.70289
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Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
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Abstract

False-negative US occurred in 8.9% of children with suspected AA. Higher Alvarado scores, prolonged symptoms, and elevated CRP were independently associated with missed AA despite negative imaging.

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