Evaluation of Role of Alvarado Score in Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: A Prospective Study.

ABSTRACT

Background: The aim and objectives of the study is to validate the role of Alvarado score in diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Methods: A total of 310 patients with clinical diagnosis of acute appendicitis were included in this study. Patients were examined thoroughly, investigated and managed accordingly. The relevant data collected and analysed. Results: Out of 310 patients, surgical procedures were performed in 22.90% of the patients. The overall negative appendicectomy rate was 9.86%, and the percentage of Positive Predictive Value (PPV) for Alvarado score was 90.14%. Conclusion: Our study validates the Alvarado score as fast, simple and reliable diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis.