News tagged with appendicitis
Smart phones allow quick diagnosis of acute appendicitis
Nov 30, 2009 |
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Radiologists can accurately diagnose acute appendicitis from a remote location with the use of a handheld device or mobile phone equipped with special software, according to a study presented today at the annual meeting of ...
Air pollution may trigger appendicitis
Oct 05, 2009 |
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A new study in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal) suggests that air pollution may trigger appendicitis in adults.
A urine test for appendicitis?
Jun 23, 2009 |
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Appendicitis is the most common childhood surgical emergency, but the diagnosis can be challenging, especially in children, often leading to either unnecessary surgery in children without appendicitis, or ...
Low-dose CT method, delivering 50 percent less radiation, correctly identifies patients with appendicitis
Jul 22, 2009 |
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Patients with possible appendicitis are typically evaluated using a standard-dose contrast enhanced CT, but a low-dose unenhanced CT that delivers approximately 50% less radiation is just as effective, according to a study ...
Treating appendicitis by laparoscopic surgery may not be worth the cost
Feb 03, 2009 |
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New research published in the February issue of the Journal of the American College of Surgeons suggests that a traditional, "open" appendectomy may be preferable to a less-invasive laparoscopic appendectomy for the majori ...
Children's experts say doctors and parents can sort out symptoms with a checklist
Oct 07, 2008 |
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A young child arrives at the emergency room after several days of abdominal pain, vomiting, and diarrhea and is sent home with a diagnosis of viral gastritis and treatment for the symptoms. The child seems better for a while, ...
Air pollution may increase risk of appendicitis
Oct 06, 2008 |
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Could there be a link between high levels of air pollution and the risk of appendicitis? New research presented at the 73rd Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of Gastroenterology in Orlando, suggests a novel ...
