Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the focused abdominal CT scan [FACT] in clinically equivocal cases of acute appendicitis in paediatric population. Methods: A cross-sectional study was conducted at the Radiology Department of Aga Khan Hospital, from August 2007 to November 2008.A total of 84 patients (42 males & 42 females) with clinically equivocal signs and symptoms of acute appendicitis referred to radiology department for CT evaluation were studied. CT findings were compared with histopathology and clinical follow-up. Results: The sensitivity of focused CT for acute appendicitis was 91%; specificity was 69% and accuracy of 76%while PPV and NPV were 58%, 94% respectively. Conclusion: Focused unenhanced CT is a quick, accurate and non invasive modality for the assessment of clinically equivocal cases of acute appendicitis for ruling out patients and reducing negative appendectomies.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 474-476 |
| Number of pages | 3 |
| Journal | Journal of the Pakistan Medical Association |
| Volume | 61 |
| Issue number | 5 |
| Publication status | Published - May 2011 |
Keywords
- Acute appendicitis
- CT
- Focused
- Radiography