ABSTRACT
The aim of the study is to evaluate the relation between serum leucocyte and C-reaktive protein (CRP) levels and appendix perforation in cases who underwent surgery with acute appendicitis prediagnosis.
One hundred and one patients who underwent appendectomy between year 2013 and 2014 were evaluated. Patients were divided into two groups: group 1 - patients with perforated appendicitis (n=17) and group 2 - patients with nonperforated appendicitis (n=84).
No statistically difference was found between two group regarding the blood leucocyte and CRP levels (p=0,170; p=0,446).
Although increased CRP value may be considered as a finding for appendiceal perforation, serum leucocyte and CRP levels in patients with acute appendicitis can not be sufficient to predict the presence of perforated appendix alone.