In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

Diagnosis of appendicitis in pregnancy is difficult. An enlarging uterus can alter the position of the appendix, which may even show up in the right upper quadrant. In addition, loss of abdominal-wall ...

Color Doppler ultrasound, not CT, should be the first imaging examination for adult patients with suspected acute appendicitis, a new study emphasizes. Color Doppler ultrasound, not CT, should be the ...

March 3, 2009 — Magnetic resonance (MR) imaging aids in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in pregnant patients and may be able to obviate the need for computed tomography (CT) and itsundesirable ...

A new study published in the journal The Lancet Child & Adolescent Health reports that suspected appendicitis in children is not only among the most common pediatric conditions but often wrongly ...

OAK BROOK, Ill.-- Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can help rule out acute appendicitis in pregnancy when ultrasound findings are inconclusive, according to a study in the March issue of Radiology.

This small organ can cause big problems when inflammation sets in, potentially leading to life-threatening complications if left untreated. That nagging pain in your abdomen might be more than just a ...

Have you ever treated a child with abdominal pain that you suspected might be caused by appendicitis? It’s tempting to go straight to a CT scan, but such scans expose children to ionizing radiation, ...