title: Use of computed tomography in appendicitis: technique, findings, and pitfalls.
abstract: Twelve patients with acute appendicitis were studied by computed tomography. Our technique of conducting the examination, the computed tomography signs, and the pitfalls encountered in studying these patients are presented. Use of computed tomography should be considered whenever the clinical presentation is atypical or confirmation of the clinical diagnosis is necessary.
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D001064:Appendicitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed