Accuracy of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis
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2018-01
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International Research Organization for Life and Health Sciences
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Aims and Objectives: The aims of this study were to determine the accuracy of ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis and to compare the ultrasound diagnosis with intraoperative diagnosis. Materials and Methods: Hundred cases of clinically diagnosed acute appendicitis patients were studied and compared with data from the literature. Result: Ultrasonography has sensitivity of 84.1%, specificity of 50%, positive predictive value of 92.5%, and negative predictive value of 30%. Conclusion: Ultrasonography is the investigation of choice for screening of acute appendicitis.
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Laxman Santhosh, Sangolgi Pramod. Accuracy of Ultrasonography in the Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis. IJSS Journal of Surgery. 2018 Jan; 4(1): 1-4