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25 paź 2024 · CT. CT is highly sensitive (94-98%) and specific (up to 97%) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and allows for alternative causes of abdominal pain to be diagnosed. The need for contrast (IV, oral, or both) is debatable and varies from institution to institution.
20 lut 2024 · CT is highly sensitive (94-98%) and specific (up to 97%) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and allows other causes of abdominal pain to be diagnosed. Usually performed with IV contrast (no oral contrast required).
This article reviews various CT protocols for appendicitis, identifies key CT findings for diagnosing appendicitis, discusses unusual manifestations such as chronic and recurrent appendicitis, and profiles imaging features that differentiate appendicitis from other inflammatory and neoplastic ileocecal conditions.
1 sie 2002 · The purpose of this article is to describe a helical CT approach to imaging in children suspected of having acute appendicitis at a large urban pediatric teaching hospital and its effects on patient outcomes and hospital costs.
2 cze 2024 · Acute appendicitis. Three key imaging findings can help you confidently diagnose acute appendicitis: A dilated, fluid-filled appendix that is greater than 6 mm in width; Inflammation around the appendix (i.e., stranding or wavy lines and haziness of the fat surrounding the appendix)
1 wrz 2020 · The first steps are with the use of the appropriate imaging modality (US, CT and MRI) to locate the appendix in abdominal cavity and to identify the features of appendicitis and its complications through specific imaging signs.
5 lip 2020 · In the diagnosis of appendicitis the most valuable lab findings are WBC (White Bloodcell Count) and CRP (C- Reactive Protein). In early acute appendicitis, the WBC rapidly increases within a few hours and often returns to normal after 12 - 24 hours.
