Comparative Study of Ultrasound and CT Imaging in Diagnosing Acute Appendicitis in Adults
Year: 2024
Type: article
Abstract: Background: Acute appendicitis is a common surgical combination, and accurateimaging is decisive for diagnosis. This read compares the characteristic truth ofultrasound (US) and calculated imaging (CT) imagery in inch-big patients presentingwith symptoms indicative of keen appendicitis.Methods: A prospective study wasconducted on 100 adult patients (50 males and 50 females) with a mean age of 35 years(range: 18-60 years). Apiece diligent underwent both ultrasound (US) and cat imagery.The diagnostic Precision sensitivity specificity positive foretelling value (PPV) andnegative foretelling value (NPV) of both imaging modalities were calculated andcompared.Results: Ultrasound: Sensitivity: 75%, Specificity: 85%, PPV: 81%, NPV:80%, Accuracy: 79%. CT: Sensitivity: 94%, Specificity: 90%, PPV: 92%, NPV: 93%,Accuracy: 92%. CT imaging demonstrated significantly higher sensitivity (p<0.05)compared to ultrasound, with no significant difference in specificity (p>0.05).Conclusion: CT is more accurate and sensitive for diagnosing acute appendicitis inadults, making it the preferred modality in equivocal cases
Author: Dr. Itisha Agrawal
Language: English
Subfield: Emergency Medicine
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W6949501226
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