Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Bilirubin in the Prediction of Perforated Appendicitis
Diagnostic Accuracy of Serum Bilirubin in the Prediction of Perforated Appendicitis
Hyperbilirubinemia is reported to be a positive predictor in diagnosing perforated
 appendicitis. Therefore we analysed the diagnostic accuracy of serum bilirubin in
 discriminating between perforated and simple/no appendicitis.

 Methods:

 All consecutive patients undergoing appendectomy for suspected appendicitis from May 2009 to
 August 2011 were analysed. Primary endpoint was the diagnostic accuracy of serum bilirubin
 levels to detect perforated appendicitis.
Inclusion Criteria:

 -  all patients undergoing appendectomy for suspected appendicitis

 Exclusion Criteria:

 -  preexisting liver disease