Table 3.
Demographics of children presenting with suspected appendicitis
| No Appendicitis (n = 125) | Appendicitis (n = 55) | Overall (n = 180) | p-value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age, years - Mean (SD) | 11.2 (3.3) | 11.2 (2.8) | 11.2 (3.1) | 0.96 |
| Female - n (%) | 78 (62.4) | 24 (43.6) | 102 (56.7) | 0.02 |
| Previous HCP Visit for same illness - n (%) | 32 (25.6) | 15 (27.3) | 47 (26.2) | 0.79 |
| Previous ED visit for same illness - n (%) | 14 (11.2) | 10 (18.2) | 24 (13.3) | 0.20 |
| GI comorbidity - n (%) | 2 (1.6) | 1 (1.8) | 3 (1.7) | 0.99 |
| US performed - n (%) | 113 (90.4) | 51 (92.7) | 164 (91.1) | 0.62 |
| CT performed - n (%) | 8 (6.4) | 1 (1.8) | 9 (5.0) | 0.28 |
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