The standard approach for perforated appendicitis at our institution does ... then an abdominopelvic CT scan was obtained to look for an abscess. Patients were discharged from the hospital when ...

This complication occurs during perforated appendicitis. If a person has suppurative ... such as ultrasounds or CT scans. Treatment usually involves surgery to remove the appendix.

Other conditions, such as pancreatitis, perforated duodenal ulcer ... contrast -- although the impact on accuracy of CT in detection of appendicitis is minimal, the impact on alternate diagnoses ...

Appendicitis, especially with a perforated appendix, is dangerous and can lead to complications including septicemia and peritonitis, the Cleveland Clinic says. A burst appendix can be fatal if ...