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Rate of appendix localization on ultrasound is not high. We suggest a way to improve it's localization by oral administration of iodinated contrast material.
The administration of oral iodinated contrast material might facilitate identification of the appendix and accurate diagnosis of appendicitis. When indicated will shorten time to CT examination.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| oral contrast | Other | oral iodinated contrast material |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| oral iodinated contrast material | Other | diluted in water |
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| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| Appendix identification rate on ultrasound | Positive identification of the appendix by ultrasound croteria | At the time of ultrasound examination up to 1 hour |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| improved rate of correctly diagnosed appendicitis | Results acording to surgery or patholoy reports | At time of surgery or patholoy results if available within 14 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| shortening waiting time for CT | Measuring time from referal to examination | At time of CT examination up to 1 hour |
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| Name | Role | Phone | Extension | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nadir Reindorp, MD | Contact | 972-50-6246984 | nadirr@hy.health.gov.il |
| Name | Affiliation | Role |
|---|---|---|
| Nadir Reindorp, MD | Hillel Yaffe Medical Center Hadera Israel | Principal Investigator |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hillel Yaffe Medical Center | Hadera | Israel |
| PubMed Identifier | Type | Citation | Retractions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22402833 | Background | Trout AT, Sanchez R, Ladino-Torres MF, Pai DR, Strouse PJ. A critical evaluation of US for the diagnosis of pediatric acute appendicitis in a real-life setting: how can we improve the diagnostic value of sonography? Pediatr Radiol. 2012 Jul;42(7):813-23. doi: 10.1007/s00247-012-2358-6. Epub 2012 Mar 9. |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D001064 | Appendicitis |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D059413 | Intraabdominal Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D005759 | Gastroenteritis |
| D005767 | Gastrointestinal Diseases |
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| D004066 |
| Digestive System Diseases |
| D002429 | Cecal Diseases |
| D007410 | Intestinal Diseases |