The reasons for this are varied: desire to make prompt diagnosis by imaging rather than observing ... [2] Noncontrast CT in the emergency diagnosis of appendicitis is attractive for several ...

Clinicians will evaluate you by doing a history intake, a physical exam and ordering any bloodwork or imaging that may be ...

DOCTORS were shocked to discover pinworms living inside a teenager’s appendix. The 15-year-old arrived at A&E doubled over ...

and unable to eat - all classic signs of appendicitis. Despite this, her temperature was normal, and initial tests, including blood work and imaging, were inconclusive. A pelvic ultrasound showed ...