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Table 5 MASS versus histological findings in different age groups

From: Modified Alvarado Scoring System as a diagnostic tool for Acute Appendicitis at Bugando Medical Centre, Mwanza, Tanzania

MASS/age (in years)

Appendicitis

No appendicitis

Total

 

0-15

16-60

> 60

0-15

16-60

> 60

 

7

28(93.3%)

46 (95.8%)

6 (85.7%)

1 (6.7%)

1(20.0%

2(20.0%)

84

< 7

2 (6.7%)

2 (4.2%)

1 (14.3%)

14(93.3%)

16(94.1%

8(80.0%)

43

Total

30 (100%)

48(100%)

7 (100%)

15(100%)

17(100%

10(100%)

127