Oct. 14, 2002 — Even when clinical findings strongly suggest appendicitis, it is important to obtain imaging studies such as ultrasound, according to a series of consecutive cases reported in the ...

In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

The signs of acute appendicitis are fairly clear-cut but not so with chronic appendicitis, which is also called “grumbling appendix.” (iStock) Perspective by Elizabeth Svoboda The pain first hit when ...