Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

University of Aarhus102 enrolled

Overview

The purpose of this study is to determine whether computed tomography is reliable investigation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

The aim of this study is to 1. evaluate CT scan validity for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. 2. compare the difference in evaluation of CT-scan result between radiologist on call and consultant radiologist with CT experience. 3. illustrate difficulties associated with practical implementation of CT-scan in relation to other activities in radiology department and O.R. (logical \& organizational). 4. illustrate patients experiences about the study (pain, discomfort \& other information

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Enrollment

102

Conditions

Acute Appendicitis

Interventions

CT scanningOTHER

CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.

Eligibility

Sex: ALLMin age: 18 Years

Medical Language ↔ Plain English

Inclusion Criteria: * Patients who have been admitted and diagnosed as having acute appendicitis Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under the age of 18 years. * Pregnancy. * Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill). * Not speaking Danish. * Does not wish to participate.

Locations (1)

Herning Hospital

Herning, Herning, Denmark

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