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Bring your skills from our Abdominal CT Essentials course to the next level. This masterclass focuses on using CT to diagnose the usual suspects of acute abd...
In this video we explain the role of CT scans in establishing a diagnosis of appendicitis and what the key features are that we should look to identity. Subscribe to our YouTube channel for...
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.
3 mar 2020 · Computed tomography (CT) imaging of the abdomen is the primary imaging modality to make the diagnosis of appendicitis, exclude other etiologies of acute abdominal pain, and allow for surgical...
28 wrz 2024 · 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.
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.
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)
