| Dropped appendicolith: CT findings and implications for management. | |
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PMID: 18287442 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study was to discern the CT features of appendicoliths retained after appendectomy and evaluate the management options. CONCLUSION: Retained, or dropped, appendicolith most often presents as an area of high attenuation less than 1 cm in diameter with an associated abscess close to the cecum or Morison's pouch. CT-guided drainage can be used to manage abscesses associated with dropped appendicolith in selected cases. |
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Authors:
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Ajay K Singh; Peter F Hahn; Debra Gervais; Gopal Vijayraghavan; Peter R Mueller |
Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: AJR. American journal of roentgenology Volume: 190 ISSN: 1546-3141 ISO Abbreviation: AJR Am J Roentgenol Publication Date: 2008 Mar |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2008-02-21 Completed Date: 2008-04-10 Revised Date: - |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 7708173 Medline TA: AJR Am J Roentgenol Country: United States |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 707-11 Citation Subset: AIM; IM |
Affiliation:
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Department of Radiology, University of Massachusetts Memorial Medical Center, Worcester, MA, USA. |
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Abdominal Abscess
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etiology,
radiography*,
therapy Adolescent Adult Aged Appendectomy / adverse effects* Appendicitis / surgery* Calculi / etiology, radiography*, therapy Child Cohort Studies Female Humans Laparoscopy Male Middle Aged Retrospective Studies Tomography, X-Ray Computed* |
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