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2024-05-06 @ 6:51 PM
Last Modification Date:
2024-10-26 @ 2:56 PM
Study NCT ID:
NCT05815446
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Last Update Posted:
2023-04-25
First Post:
2023-04-04
Brief Title:
Non Contrast CT in Acute Appendicitis
Sponsor:
Assiut University
Organization:
Assiut University
Study Overview
Official Title:
Diagnostic Accuracy of Non-Contrast Computed Tomography in Correlation With Ultrasound in Detecting Acute Appendicitis in Adults
Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Status Verified Date:
2023-04
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
None
Brief Summary:
To evaluate Diagnostic accuracy of Non-contrast CT in correlation with ultrasound in diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults
Detailed Description:
Acute appendicitis is a prevalent cause of abdominal pain with an estimated lifetime risk of 7 to 91 Diagnosing appendicitis on CT has a sensitivity and specificity of 87 and 76 respectively Classically diagnosis of acute appendicitis is by identifying an enlarged appendix greater than 6 mm in diameter
Some studies suggest using a cut-off value of over 7 mm to improve the prognostic capability of CT
On the other hand appendicitis is regularly diagnosed using radiology studies In fact imaging is often the deciding factor between operative and non-operative management Though the diagnosis can be clinical following a thorough history and physical imaging is regularly employed to confirm the diagnosis in question The most commonly used radiographic study is the CT scan given its speed sensitivity and specificity US is also relatively useful modality to diagnose acute appendicitis it has its limitations Ultrasound is highly operator dependent and tends to work best on individuals with less fat and muscle content in their abdomen ie children Currently the negative appendectomy is less than 12 in men but can be up to 33 in women accurate imaging studies could reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries performed on patients It is therefore essential to know which study will provide the clinician with the most accurate information for their specific clinical scenario
Some studies suggest using a cut-off value of over 7 mm to improve the prognostic capability of CT
On the other hand appendicitis is regularly diagnosed using radiology studies In fact imaging is often the deciding factor between operative and non-operative management Though the diagnosis can be clinical following a thorough history and physical imaging is regularly employed to confirm the diagnosis in question The most commonly used radiographic study is the CT scan given its speed sensitivity and specificity US is also relatively useful modality to diagnose acute appendicitis it has its limitations Ultrasound is highly operator dependent and tends to work best on individuals with less fat and muscle content in their abdomen ie children Currently the negative appendectomy is less than 12 in men but can be up to 33 in women accurate imaging studies could reduce the number of unnecessary surgeries performed on patients It is therefore essential to know which study will provide the clinician with the most accurate information for their specific clinical scenario
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
False
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?:
None