Bilirubin breakthrough: cheap blood test may flag dangerous appendicitis

NCT ID NCT07291882

First seen Jan 04, 2026 · Last updated May 12, 2026 · Updated 18 times

Summary

This study looked at 400 people with appendicitis to see if high bilirubin levels in the blood could predict a more serious infection. Researchers measured bilirubin before surgery to check if it helped identify complicated cases. The goal is to use this simple, low-cost test to help doctors make faster decisions about treatment.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Minia university

    Minya, Egypt

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