Role of Computed Tomography in Diagnosis of Appendicitis and Its Complications

Abstract

Background: Appendicitis is the most common cause of acute abdominal pain that requires surgical intervention. Patients may present with a wide variety of clinical manifestation, and the diagnosis may elude even the most experienced clinicians. The clinical diagnosis is based primarily on the patient history, physical examinations and white blood cell count. While the clinical diagnosis may be straight forward in patients who present with classic signs and symptoms, atypical presentations may result in diagnostic confusion and delay in treatment. MSCT is a highly accurate means of establishing the diagnosis. Objective: The aim of the work is to describe the value and role of Multislice computed tomography in diagnosing appendicitis and its complications. Patients and methods: This study retrospective study conducted on patients with right lower quadrant or right flank pain. The study was conducted in Health Insurance hospitals Radiology department on cases referred from Emergency department. On Fifteen patients at least from patients with right lower quadrant pain or right flank pain.