Methods: A total of 286 consecutive adult patients with suspected acute appendicitis were
included. The clinical scores, including Alvarado and AIR scores and ultrasound, were done …

Background Although computed tomography (CT) has reduced negative appendectomy
rates, its radiation risk remains a concern. We compared the performance statistics of the …

Objective: To compare the diagnostic performance of computed tomography (CT) and the
Alvarado score and to determine whether patient age and sex influence the use of CT and …

The objectives were to evaluate the effectiveness of ultrasonography, computed
tomography, and physical examination for diagnosing acute appendicitis with analyzing …

BACKGROUND: The aim of this study was to examine the relevance of clinical assessment
in diagnosing appendicitis in the current medical environment, in which routine use of …

This review concluded that although CT scan was more sensitive than ultrasonography,
either CT scan or ultrasonography could be used for the initial diagnosis of acute …

Objective: To determine the influence of computed tomography (CT) scans on diagnosis and
management of patients with suspected appendicitis. Methods: Retrospective 2-year review …

Objective The objective of the study is to assess the utility of Alvarado score in the diagnosis
of acute appendicitis and the utility of computed tomographic (CT) scan for evaluation of …

BACKGROUND: CT and ultrasound (US) are increasingly recommended to establish the
diagnosis of appendicitis, but population-based rates of misdiagnosis (negative …

Abstract Background The Alvarado score is a clinical scoring system used in the diagnosis
of acute appendicitis. This study aimed to compare the reliability of the Alvarado score and …