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12177724

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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
7
pubmed:dateCreated
2002-8-14
pubmed:abstractText
Several strategies have been employed to improve the accuracy of the diagnosis of appendicitis and to reduce the associated perforation rate. Because clinical algorithms have been disappointing, many physicians resort to radiological modalities. Plain abdominal x-rays are nonspecific, barium enema examination has relatively low accuracy, scintigraphy scans require considerable time and are difficult to interpret, and magnetic resonance imaging is relatively unstudied. The most promising modalities are graded compression sonography and computed tomography. In expert hands, these techniques can achieve a high degree of accuracy. Nevertheless, most published studies have been marred by methodological difficulties. Moreover, ultrasound is more useful in detecting than in ruling out appendicitis. The radiological criteria for acute appendicitis, the accuracy of various imaging modalities and the limitations of the available research are described.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:chemical
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
Jul
pubmed:issn
0835-7900
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
16
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
451-63
pubmed:dateRevised
2006-11-15
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed:year
2002
pubmed:articleTitle
The role of radiological imaging in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
pubmed:affiliation
Calgary, Canada.
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article, Comparative Study, Review