Table 3 Comparison of secondary outcome measures
| Intervention arm (n = 80) | Usual care arm (n = 80) | P value | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Missed diagnosis | 0 (0.0) | 0 (0.0) | |
| Histological-proven appendicitis among the subjects who had surgery* | 28 (87.5) | 27 (90.0) | 0.866 |
| Negative appendectomy among the subjects who had surgery* | 4 (12.5) | 3 (10) | 0.926 |
| Length of stay in days | |||
| Median (range) | 2 (1–14) | 2 (0–13) | 0.705 |
| Gross cost of stay (S$) | |||
| Median (range) | 3973 (2092–26009) | 3703 (1724–27321) | 0.886 |