Diagnostic Accuracy of Fenyo-Lindberg Scoring System in Patients with Suspected Acute Appendicitis: A Comparative Study with Alvarado Score

Authors

  • Dr. Bhanumati Giridharan, Dr Nikhita A., Dr Byomokesh Patro, Dr. Lakshminarayanan Sadhasivan

Keywords:

Acute Appendicitis. Fenyo Lindberg Score. Alvarado Score

Abstract

Background: Acute appendicitis is one ofthe most common surgical emergenciesencountered worldwide. Early and accuratediagnosis remains essential to preventcomplications such as perforation, abscess formation, and peritonitis. Clinical scoringsystems such as the Alvarado score andFenyo-Lindberg score have been developedto improvediagnostic accuracy and reduceunnecessary appendectomies.

References

1. Sharma K, Thomas S, Chopra A, Choudhury M. Evaluation of the diagnostic accuracy of eight reported clinical scoring systems in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Indian Journal of Surgery. 2022 Aug;84(4):741-8.

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Published

2025-02-13

How to Cite

Dr. Bhanumati Giridharan, Dr Nikhita A., Dr Byomokesh Patro, Dr. Lakshminarayanan Sadhasivan. (2025). Diagnostic Accuracy of Fenyo-Lindberg Scoring System in Patients with Suspected Acute Appendicitis: A Comparative Study with Alvarado Score . International Journal of Pharmacy Research & Technology (IJPRT), 15(1), 1743–1751. Retrieved from https://ijprt.org/index.php/pub/article/view/1933

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Research Article