Validity of pediatric appendicitis score in predicting disease severity in pediatric acute appendicitis

This study aims to evaluate the validity of Pediatric Appendicitis Score in predicting disease severity of acute pediatric appendicitis. Methods: We prospectively evaluated 120 children who underwent surgery for acute appendicitis. We enrolled them into two groups: uncomplicated appendicitis (n = 86) or complicated appendicitis (n = 34).