Abstract
OBJECTIVE: To survey the positive findings and determine the efficacy of spiral Computed Tomography for diagnosing appendicitis in pregnancy. STUDY DESIGN: A 5-year retrospective review yielded 99 cases of confirmed appendicitis in women of reproductive age by surgical pathology report. Of these, 13 patients (12%) were pregnant, five of whom had spiral Computed Tomography's performed Radiographic findings were reviewed, and the efficacy of spiral Computed Tomography in making the correct diagnosis determined. RESULT(s): Positive findings on spiral Computed Tomography were correctly identified in three of five cases (% 60). CONCLUSIONS: Spiral Computed Tomography is an effective technique in identifying pregnant patients with appendicitis while using low radiation exposure (0.3 rad).
Translated title of the contribution | Spiral Computed Tomography for the Diagnosis of Appendicitis in Pregnancy |
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Original language | Turkish |
Pages (from-to) | 154-156 |
Number of pages | 3 |
Journal | Jinekoloji ve Obstetrik Dergisi |
Volume | 17 |
Issue number | 3 |
State | Published - Sep 2003 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Acute Appendicitis
- Pregnancy
- Spiral Computed Tomography
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Obstetrics and Gynecology