Non Enhanced Helical Ct Scan In Visualization Of Normal Appendix

Authors

  • May Khalid Ameen College of Medical Technology, Department of Radiology.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.32007/jfacmedbagdad.4831512

Keywords:

Non Enhanced Helical

Abstract

Purpose: To evaluate the frequency of visualization, thickness, and anatomical features of the normal appendix at nonenhanced helical computed tomography (CT).
Materials and methods : Two radiologists prospectively iterpreted, in consensus, the abdominal CT scans of 140 patients who were examined for renal colic assessment. They
were blinded to patients' surgical history regarding a previous appendectomy. No contrast material was used. The frequency of visualization, and the two – wall thickness of normal
appendix were recorded, as well as the anatomical features of the appendix and the effect of adequasy of intraperitoneal fat on identification of the appendix.
Results : The prevalence of appendectomy was 9% (13 of 140 patients). The sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive values, and accurasy of visualization of normal
appendix were 77%, 85%, 98%, 27%, and 77% respectively. The frequency of visualization was lower in patients with less nintraperitoneal fat. The mean thickness of normal appendix
if no intraluminal content was visualized was 6.6 mm+ 1.0 mm, and the mean thickness excluding visualized intraluminal content was 3.6mm + 0.8 mm.
Conclusion : Most normal appendices are seen at nonenhanced helical CT. The thickness of normal appendix, when the content is not recognizable, overlaps the values currently used to
diagnose appendicitis at CT.

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Published

2006-10-01

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Non Enhanced Helical Ct Scan In Visualization Of Normal Appendix. JFacMedBagdad [Internet]. 2006 Oct. 1 [cited 2024 Mar. 28];48(3):326-30. Available from: https://iqjmc.uobaghdad.edu.iq/index.php/19JFacMedBaghdad36/article/view/1512

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