The Accuracy of Sonography in Diagnosis Acute Appendicitis in Adult Patients at FEU-NRMF Medical Center
Publication details: FEU-NRMF QUEZON CITY 2016LOC classification:- RESRAD20160003
Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Notes | Date due | Barcode | |
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Research | Far Eastern University - Nicanor Reyes Medical Foundation Research | RAD20160003 (Browse shelf(Opens below)) | Available | RES ACC NO. ND | R000510 |
ABSTRACT: To determine the accuracy of sonography in the diadnosis of acute appendicitis in adult patients at FEU-NRMF Medical Center. We reviewed the medical records of 126 adult patients, 78 women and 48men, 18 years old or older, referred from the emergency department to sonography examination for clinically suspected acute appendicitis between November 2015 to February 2016. Patients underwent sonography of the right lower quadrant. Sonogaphy reports were compared with histopathologic results or clinical follow-up as the reference standard. Statistical analyses was performed by calculating the sensitivity, specificity and accuracy of sonography.
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