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General Surgery · Emergency Medicine

Alvarado score

How likely acute appendicitis is. Eight findings worth 10 points.

0 of 10UnlikelyAppendicitis is unlikely. Reassess if the pain or signs change.

Alvarado A. A practical score for the early diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Ann Emerg Med, 1986;15:557-564. A guide for your judgement, not a replacement for it.