Imaging of appendicitis
Appendicitis is one of the commonest causes of abdominal pain requiring surgery. Early diagnosis and management are essential to reduce morbidity and mortality. Imaging is valuable in the diagnosis of cases that are clinically atypical. Imaging also allows evaluation of the complications of appendic...
Main Authors: | Himal Gajjar, Anthony Levy |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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AOSIS
2008-03-01
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Series: | South African Journal of Radiology |
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Online Access: | https://sajr.org.za/index.php/sajr/article/view/553 |
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