Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

The Impact Of Computed Tomography On The Diagnoses Of Acute Appendicitis

Status

Completed

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT01376466

Enrollment

102

Registered

2011-06-20

Start date

2009-02-28

Completion date

2012-10-31

Last updated

2012-11-09

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Conditions

Acute Appendicitis

Keywords

acute appendicitis, diagnosis, computed tomography

Brief summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether computed tomography is reliable investigation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

Detailed description

The aim of this study is to 1. evaluate CT scan validity for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. 2. compare the difference in evaluation of CT-scan result between radiologist on call and consultant radiologist with CT experience. 3. illustrate difficulties associated with practical implementation of CT-scan in relation to other activities in radiology department and O.R. (logical & organizational). 4. illustrate patients experiences about the study (pain, discomfort & other information

Interventions

OTHERCT scanning

CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.

Study design

Observational model

COHORT

Time perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Patients who have been admitted and diagnosed as having acute appendicitis

Exclusion criteria

* Patients under the age of 18 years. * Pregnancy. * Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill). * Not speaking Danish. * Does not wish to participate.

Countries

Denmark

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026