Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

The Impact Of Computed Tomography On The Diagnoses Of Acute Appendicitis

The purpose of this study is to determine whether computed tomography is reliable investigation in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.

The aim of this study is to

1. evaluate CT scan validity for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
2. compare the difference in evaluation of CT-scan result between radiologist on call and consultant radiologist with CT experience.
3. illustrate difficulties associated with practical implementation of CT-scan in relation to other activities in radiology department and O.R. (logical & organizational).
4. illustrate patients experiences about the study (pain, discomfort & other information

Inclusion Criteria:

• Patients who have been admitted and diagnosed as having acute appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria:

• Patients under the age of 18 years.
• Pregnancy.
• Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill).
• Not speaking Danish.
• Does not wish to participate.