Ealy ultrasound in acute appendicitis avoids CT in most patients but delays surgery and increases complicated appendicitis if nondiagnostic - A retrospective study.
The American Journal of Surgery（2020）
Abstract
•Early preoperative imaging for appendicitis is feasible in most patients.•US was diagnostic in 80.5%, averting the need for CT in these patients.•Negative/inconclusive US delays surgery and may lead to complicated appendicitis.
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Key words
acute appendicitis,complicated appendicitis,early ultrasound
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