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Predictors of appendicitis on computed tomography among cases with borderline appendix size. Emergency radiology Thompson, A. C., Olcott, E. W., Poullos, P. D., Jeffrey, R. B., Thompson, M. O., Rosenberg, J., Shin, L. K. 2015; 22 (4): 385-394

Abstract

Confident diagnosis of appendicitis when the appendix is borderline (6 to 7 mm) in size can be challenging. This retrospective study assessed computed tomography (CT) findings that are most predictive of appendicitis when the appendix is borderline in diameter. Three radiologists conducted separate, blind retrospective reviews of 105 contrast-enhanced CTs with borderline appendices. Presence or absence of appendicitis was confirmed by chart review of clinical or surgical outcomes. Logistic regression was used to determine the odds ratio (OR) and the receiver operating characteristic for CT features predictive of appendicitis. Absence of intraluminal air (OR?=?5.11, p?

View details for DOI 10.1007/s10140-015-1297-6

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