| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4219486 | Academic Radiology | 2008 | 8 Pages |
Abstract
Appendix diameter is the best single diagnostic criterion for appendicitis on CT scan. A cutoff between 8 and 9 mm provided the best balance of sensitivity/specificity in our study population, whereas a cutoff between 6 and 7 mm improved sensitivity at the expense of specificity. The presence of appendiceal enhancement provided additional diagnostic information, but other secondary signs of appendicitis did not improve diagnostic accuracy.
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Authors
Elizabeth P. MD, Susan MD, Peter MD, Haroon MD, Ethan J. MD,