| Diagnostic power of various computed tomography signs in diagnosing acute appendicitis. | |
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PMID: 22226440 Owner: NLM Status: In-Data-Review |
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OBJECTIVE: To review the diagnostic power of various computed tomography (CT) signs in acute appendicitis, in particular those initially classified as inconclusive. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Retrospective review of 100 CT abdomen and pelvis studies with assessment of maximal luminal diameter, wall thickness and cross-sectional diameter of the appendix, periappendiceal inflammatory changes, and presence of appendicolith. RESULTS: All CT signs show statistically significant occurrences in acute appendicitis. Their respective cut-off values with best sensitivity and specificity were calculated. Those from the inconclusive cases were also reviewed. CONCLUSION: Maximal cross-sectional diameter of the appendix is the most powerful parameter. Rest of the CT signs is supportive, especially in cases with inconclusive results. |
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Vincent Lai; Wan Chi Chan; Hin Yue Lau; Tsz Wai Yeung; Yiu Chung Wong; Ming Keung Yuen |
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Type: Journal Article |
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Title: Clinical imaging Volume: 36 ISSN: 1873-4499 ISO Abbreviation: Clin Imaging Publication Date: 2012 Jan |
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Created Date: 2012-01-09 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 8911831 Medline TA: Clin Imaging Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 29-34 Citation Subset: IM |
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Copyright © 2012 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
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