Clinical trial NCT03324165 - References

Acute Appendicitis — Comparing Proposed Algorithm and Current Practice in the Evaluation of Suspected Appendicitis

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Randomized Control Trial Comparing Proposed Algorithm and Current Best Practice in the Evaluation of Suspected Appendicitis

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