Appendicitis
Conditions
Keywords
ultrasound, iodinated contrast material, computed tomography
Brief summary
Rate of appendix localization on ultrasound is not high. We suggest a way to improve it's localization by oral administration of iodinated contrast material.
Detailed description
The administration of oral iodinated contrast material might facilitate identification of the appendix and accurate diagnosis of appendicitis. When indicated will shorten time to CT examination.
Interventions
OTHERoral iodinated contrast material
diluted in water
Sponsors
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Study design
Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* patients in emergency department with right lower quadrant pain
Exclusion criteria
* patients under 18 years old * pregnant women
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix identification rate on ultrasound | At the time of ultrasound examination up to 1 hour | Positive identification of the appendix by ultrasound croteria |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| improved rate of correctly diagnosed appendicitis | At time of surgery or patholoy results if available within 14 days | Results acording to surgery or patholoy reports |
Other
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| shortening waiting time for CT | At time of CT examination up to 1 hour | Measuring time from referal to examination |
Countries
Israel
Contacts
Primary ContactNadir Reindorp, MD
Outcome results
None listed