Neutropthil-to-Lymphocyte Ratio as a Predictor of Postsurgical Intraabdominal Abscess in Children Operated for Acute Appendicitis

• Main Authors: Carlos Delgado-Miguel (Author), Antonio J. Muñoz-Serrano (Author), Vanesa Núñez (Author), Karla Estefanía (Author), María Velayos (Author), Miriam Miguel-Ferrero (Author), Saturnino Barrena (Author), Leopoldo Martínez (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2019-10-01T00:00:00Z.
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Aim of the study: Postoperative intra-abdominal abscess (PIAA) is a frequent and severe complication of acute appendicitis (AA) with peritonitis. The neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) is an inflammatory marker that has been related to the development of peritonitis; however, its diagnostic role i...