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Aug 2026
Diagnostic value of dry lips in patients with suspected acute appendicitis: A prospective cohort study
Background/Aim: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical emergency, but accurate diagnosis remains challenging. Simple bedside findings may complement established diagnostic strategies. This study aimed to evaluate the diagnostic accuracy of dry lips as a bedside clinical sign in adults presenting with suspected acute a...
Yahia Akeely, Nouf Alblowi, Wael Alanazi et al.
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