http://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2005/07/Articles/CT-of-suspected-appendicitis-in-adults--Current-status.aspxAcute appendicitis is the most common identifiable cause of an acute abdomen, yet accurate diagnosis of acute appendicitis is often difficult clinically. Increasing evidence suggests that computed tomography (CT) plays an important diagnostic role for many patients with suspected appendicitis. This article reviews the use of CT in such patients, including CT protocols and CT findings that must be properly considered.Tuesday, 05 Jul 2005 15:20:41 GMT