Diagnostic:value of 16-SCT manifestation in Acute appendicitis / 中国基层医药

ABSTRACT

Objective To evaluate 16-SCT in diagnosing aeute appendicitis.Methods The CT findings of 34 cases were retrospectively analyzed.These cases were all proved acute appendicitis by surgical-pathology.Results 30 cases were confirmed by CT,with accuracy 88% (30/34).The diameter of 28 appendix was more than 6mm;2 collapsed with thickening wall.Periappendiceal fat stranding could be seen in 25 cases.Perforated appendicitis happened in 4 cases.Abscess performed in 2 cases.3 cases were missed,1 misdiagnosed.Conclusion 16-SCT could confirm acute appendicitis and its complication timely and accurately.