Evaluating the Diagnostic Efficacy of Computed Tomography in Appendicitis Cases With Negative Ultrasound Findings
CT is a highly effective imaging modality for diagnosing appendicitis in patients with negative USG results. The use of CT significantly aids in clinical decision-making, reducing the rates of unnecessary surgeries and complications.
Authors
- T Prabakaran
- Lokesh Kumar T
- Vishal Vijayakumar
- Sendhil Sudarsan S
Institutions
- Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University (IN)
- Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Cureus
- Published
- 2024-09-20
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.7759/cureus.69822
- Citations
- 3
- Primary Topic
- Appendicitis Diagnosis and Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 2.07