EVALUATING THE DIAGNOSTIC PERFORMANCE OF THE RIPASA SCORE IN ACUTE APPENDICITIS
Abstract
Introduction: Complains of lower abdominal pain is very much common in our hospital emergencies, which in most of the cases is due to acute appendicitis. Surgeons need to be very careful and precise for the correct diagnosis, else any carelessness and negligence may lead to bad consequences. Experts must use all of their strengths and available diagnostic methods to its best to avoid any misshapes. The following study was designed to evaluate the worth of RIPASA score in diagnosis of acute appendicitis in Peshawar and nearby areas.
Methodology: The study was performed in Surgical B Unit of Khyber Teaching Hospital at Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan from 27th May to 1st December 2024. Sample size for the study was 472, i.e. patients complaining of lower abdominal pain.
Results: RIPASA score proved to be very accurate with higher accuracy, sensitivity and specificity percentages. It gave very quick diagnosis and is economical.
Conclusion: RIPASA scoring method must be used with laboratory tests to cross check and ensure the diagnosis.
Key Words: Abdominal pain, surgeons, acute appendicitis, RIPASA score.
