[Appendicitis in the computed tomographic image].

Abstract

29 patients with unclear symptoms in the right lower abdomen received a CT-examination in an attempt to prove or exclude appendicitis. In almost all cases it was possible to demonstrate the inflammatory process in the appendix itself (size of the organ). More diagnostic information was obtained by careful examination of the accompanying reactions of the cecum, the mesenteriolum, the fascia and other neighboring organs. Thus CT is a valuable tool in the diagnosis of appendicitis and facilitates the decision for or against an appendectomy, which otherwise may be very difficult.