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Table 6 Simple versus complex appendicitis in different age groups

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

Age group (in years)

Simple appendicitis (non-perforated)

Complex appendicitis (perforated)

Total

0-15 (Children)

17 (63.0%)

10 (27.0%)

27 (100%)

16-60 (Adult)

47 (92.2%)

4 (7.8%)

51 (100%)

> 60 (Geriatric)

5 (71.4%)

2 (28.6%)

7 (100%)

Total

69

16

85