RSS Feed on Applied Radiologyhttp://www.appliedradiology.com RSS Feed on Applied RadiologyER radiology evaluation of appendicitis and alternative diagnoses of the right lower quadrant: Emphasis on multidetector CThttp://www.appliedradiology.com//Issues/2011/07/Articles/AR_07-08-11_Daily/ER-radiology-evaluation-of-appendicitis-and-alternative-diagnoses-of-the-right-lower-quadrant--Emphasis-on-multidetector-CT.aspx<p>Acute appendicitis is the most common surgical condition associated with nontraumatic acute abdominal pain, and is one of the top 5 diagnoses involved in emergency room (ER) malpractice claims. In this article, the authors identify the effective use of multidetector computed tomography (MDCT) for excluding appendicitis and the negative appendectomy. </p>Tuesday, 12 Jul 2011 16:18:10 GMT