Predictive value of C-reactive protein with Alvarado score in acute appendicitis.

Background: The aim of the study was to evaluate whether C-reactive protein (CRP) level on admission could aid the diagnostic accuracy of Alvarado score in acute appendicitis.

Methods: We retrospectively evaluated hospital records and database of 234 patients (men 116, women 118, median age 28 years, range 15-87 years) who underwent appendicectomy for acute appendicitis. Patients were categorized into three groups retrospectively based on the Alvarado score.