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NCT Number: NCT01376466

Impact of CT on Diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis

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

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Key information

Conditions

Acute Appendicitis Appendicitis Cecal Diseases Digestive System Diseases Disease Gastroenteritis Gastrointestinal Diseases Infections Intestinal Diseases Intraabdominal Infections Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Herning Hospital

Herning, 7400, Denmark

About this study

The aim of this study is to

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

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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.

Treatment and study plan

CT scanning

Other

CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.

Other names: CT scanning of the abdomen

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Aarhus

Other

Collaborators

  • Herning Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

The Impact Of Computed Tomography On The Diagnoses Of Acute Appendicitis

Important dates

Study start
2009
Primary completion
2011
Study completion
2012
First posted
Jun 20, 2011
Registry last updated
Nov 9, 2012

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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