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28 Σεπ 2024 · Learn about the causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis, a common inflammation of the vermiform appendix. Ultrasound is a reliable modality to identify abnormal appendices, especially in thin patients, but normal appendices are less consistent.
5 Ιουλ 2020 · Learn how to use US to diagnose appendicitis and its stages, from obstruction to perforation, and how to deal with spontaneously resolving appendicitis and appendiceal abscess. See US images, pitfalls, differential diagnosis and policy.
• Ultrasound (US) should be the first imaging modality for diagnosing acute appendicitis (AA). • Primary US for AA diagnosis will decrease ionizing radiation and cost. • Sensitivity of US to diagnose AA is lower than of CT/MRI. • Non-visualization of the appendix should lead to clinical reassessment.
16 Φεβ 2016 · This article reviews the role of ultrasound (US) in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis (AA), a common abdominal emergency. It argues that US should be the first-line imaging modality, as it has high specificity and low radiation and cost, and suggests strategies for non-diagnostic US examinations.
15 Απρ 2020 · The World Society of Emergency Surgery (WSES) provides evidence-based statements and recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of acute appendicitis (AA) in adults and children. The guidelines cover clinical scores, imaging, surgery, non-operative management, antibiotics, and laparoscopy.
1 Σεπ 2020 · A review article on how to diagnose appendicitis and its complications using ultrasound, CT and MRI. It covers the anatomy, imaging signs, differential diagnoses and pitfalls of appendicitis.
30 Απρ 2023 · The ultrasound appearances are diagnostic for acute appendicitis, as evidenced by a tubular structure arising from the cecum which was blind-ending and non-compressible, measuring nearly 1cm in thickness and with surrounding fat wrapping.
