CT of appendicoliths in adult appendicitis: clinical significance and characteristics of overlooked cases.

Rathachai KaewlaiPootipong WongveerasinWarunyou LekanamongkolDhanawin WongsaengchanWanwarang TeerasamitSasima TongsaiPramuk KhammanAnchisa ChatkaewpaisalNapakadol NoppakunsomboonPiyaporn Apisarnthanarak

Published in: European radiology (2023)

• Accurate identification of appendicoliths is crucial for nonoperative management decisions in adult acute appendicitis. • Appendicoliths are strongly associated with complications in adult acute appendicitis. • Portovenous-phase CT overlooked some appendicoliths, but only a small percentage of patients with complicated appendicitis were misclassified when considering other CT findings.

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image quality
dual energy
computed tomography
contrast enhanced
positron emission tomography
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magnetic resonance
high resolution
mass spectrometry