Enhancing Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis: Combined Modified Alvarado Score and Ultrasound Study

A prospective study combines ultrasound with the Modified Alvarado Score (MAS) for acute appendicitis diagnosis. Among 55 patients undergoing appendectomy, the combined MAS demonstrated high sensitivity (98.18%) and accuracy (89.09%), outperforming MAS and ultrasound alone. This approach, requiring no additional financial burden, presents a promising alternative to CT/MRI imaging, especially in resource-limited settings, warranting further validation.