Single institutional experience with initial ultrasound followed by computed tomography or magnetic resonance imaging for acute appendicitis in adults.
Priyanka JhaNora EspinozaEmily WebbMarc KohliLiina PoderTara MorganPublished in: Abdominal radiology (New York) (2020)
Ultrasound is an effective initial modality for evaluating appendicitis even in adult patients. Once a normal appendix, uncomplicated or complicated appendicitis is identified on US, no further imaging is necessary. Very few patients with non-visualization of the appendix eventually have appendicitis. Hence, these patients can be managed with active clinical follow-up rather than immediate CT or MRI. Symptoms and clinical scoring systems can be used for triage of these patients.
Keyphrases
- magnetic resonance imaging
- computed tomography
- end stage renal disease
- contrast enhanced
- ejection fraction
- chronic kidney disease
- newly diagnosed
- prognostic factors
- peritoneal dialysis
- positron emission tomography
- high resolution
- magnetic resonance
- dual energy
- image quality
- diffusion weighted imaging
- patient reported