appendicitis
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Medisch Centrum Alkmaar
Eligibility
Age
18 Years to 99 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: acute right lower quadrant pain elevated CRP abdominal tenderness
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: recent abdominal operation contra-indications for MR Imaging
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Primary outcome measures are the sensitivity, specificity, positive and negative predictive value and inter observer agreement of MRI in diagnosing acute appendicitis as compared to the reference standard. The MRI findings will be compared to the findings at imaging of the standard diagnostic work-up that preceded MRI (US). The diagnostic value of specific MRI characteristics for appendicitis will be calculated. The value of DWI will be analyzed. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcome measures are the acceptance of MRI as compared to US by a questionary. | — |
Countries
Netherlands
Outcome results
None listed