ReviewWorld journal of gastrointestinal pathophysiology2025
Imaging of appendicitis: Computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound in diagnosis and management.
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2 citing papers in PubMed.
- Are We Truly Excluding Appendicoliths and Free Fluid Without Imaging? A Methodological Query on the Management of Acute Appendicitis in South Africa.World journal of surgery · 2026Article
- Case Report: Diagnostic challenges in pediatric appendicitis: a case of perforated appendicitis with secondary hepatic abscess.Frontiers in pediatrics · 2026Article
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Abstract
Acute appendicitis remains one of the most common causes of emergency abdominal surgery globally. Imaging plays a pivotal role in confirming or excluding the diagnosis and identifying complications that influence management pathways. This narrative review synthesizes contemporary evidence and consensus-based imaging protocols for appendicitis, with a focus on computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and ultrasound. The article explores advanced diagnostic criteria, interpretation challenges, imaging algorithms derived from professional society guidelines, and special considerations including pregnancy and pediatric populations. Clinical practice recommendations by the World Society of Emergency Surgery, European Association of Endoscopic Surgery, American College of Radiology, and Infectious Diseases Society of America are incorporated to frame best practices.
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