Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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8821914 | Current Problems in Diagnostic Radiology | 2018 | 14 Pages |
Abstract
The usefulness of a CT for determining perforation in acute appendicitis is limited, and methods to improve precision in identifying patients with complicated appendicitis should be explored as this may help for improving risk prediction for failure of treatment with antibiotic therapy and help guide patients and providers in shared decision-making for treatment options.
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Authors
Cameron E. MD, MPH, Vlad V. MD, MPH, Jonathan MD, Daniel S. MS, Puneet MD, David R. MD, MPH, Giana H. MD, MPH,