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28 wrz 2024 · Acute appendicitis is an acute inflammation of the vermiform appendix. It is a very common condition in general radiology practice and is one of the main reasons for abdominal surgery in young patients. CT is the most sensitive modality to detect appendicitis.
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 appendi... OBJECTIVE.
2 cze 2024 · 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)
CT diagnosis of acute appendicitis: imaging findings. This article has been cited by: Christopher Silman, Shunro Matsumoto, Asami Ono, Maki Kiyonaga, Kenichiro Otsuka. 2019. 18F-FDG uptake in the normal appendix in adults: PET/CT evaluation. Annals of Nuclear Medicine 33:4, 265-268. [Crossref]
OBJECTIVE. This article reviews various CT protocols for appendicitis, identifies key CT findings for diagnosing appendicitis, discusses unusual manifestations such as chronic and re-current appendicitis, and profiles imaging features that differentiate appendicitis from other in-flammatory and neoplastic ileocecal conditions.
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.
