Table 3 Comparison of intraoperative, RIPASA and US diagnoses
Category | Intraoperative Positive Appendectomy (%) | Intraoperative Negative Appendectomy (%) |
|---|---|---|
US positive appendicitis | 283 (95.3%) | 14 (4.7%) |
US negative appendicitis | 13 (76.5) | 5 (27.8%) |
RIPASA ≥ 7.5 | 278 (96.2%) | 11 (3.8%) |
RIPASA < 7.5 | 18 (69.2%) | 8 (30.8%) |