Integrating alkaline phosphatase levels enhances the accuracy of diagnosing appendicitis.
- AIR score sensitivity rises from 80% to 92% when ALP is included.
- Specificity increases from 75% to 85%, making it a reliable adjunct.
This approach could lead to fewer unnecessary surgeries and better patient outcomes.
- Optimal ALP cutoff established at 90 IU/L, indicating severe inflammation.
Observational Study by Abidah Tanweer AM, Rahul Raj CL (…) Manish BUG et 3 al. in Med J Malaysia