Is the use of plain abdominal radiographs (PAR) a necessity for all patients with suspected acute appendicitis in emergency services?
Our results suggest that PAR is rarely beneficial in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and in the prediction of LOS. The PAR may not be a necessity for all patients with suspected acute appendicitis.
Our study shows that serum insulin levels measured 120 min after an OGGT are positively associated with PNS function. High insulin levels without notably high glucose levels appear to be beneficial for the function of the PNS.