Publications by authors named "Noela Carrera"
Article Synopsis
- Pediatric ovarian torsion (OT) is difficult to diagnose due to vague symptoms, so this study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of clinical, ultrasound, and lab markers in diagnosing the condition.
- Researchers conducted a retrospective study on patients suspected of OT in seven pediatric hospitals from 2016 to 2022, comparing those with confirmed torsion to those without.
- The study found that a higher neutrophil-to-lymphocyte ratio (NLR) correlated with OT diagnosis, suggesting an NLR above 2.57 can help predict the need for urgent surgery in affected patients.
