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Table 5 Negative appendectomy

From: The use of a score-based protocol in pediatric appendicitis decreases CT scan utilization when evaluating children in a community hospital

Negative appendectomies

Pre-protocol (16)

Post protocol year 1 (18)

Post protocol year 2 (23)

Imaging testing performed

15 (93%)

17 (93%)

22 (93%)

Positive imaging for appendicitis

8 (53%)

6 (33%)

9 (40%)

Averaging PAS

6

5.3

5.3