This paper was a systematic review of studies on the diagnostic accuracy of noncontrast helical (multi-slice) CT for acute appendicitis in adults (age > 16) who presented to the ED. To be included ...

In his report, Dr Morris said he was concerned that her condition, acute ... acute appendicitis,” he said. “In addition, the importance of carrying out an abdominal ultrasound (+/- CT) was ...

Acute abdominal pain concerning for appendicitis is a common presentation ... physical examination to reliance on computed tomography (CT), ultrasound (US) and, dubiously, laboratory tests such ...