title: Perforated Appendicitis: Assessment With Multidetector Computed Tomography.
abstract: Appendicitis is one of the most common abdominal surgical emergencies. In some cases, the correct diagnosis may be challenging, owing to different conditions that can mimic this pathology. In this context, abdominal computed tomography (CT) is the imaging modality of choice, leading to an accurate diagnosis and to a reduction in unnecessary laparotomies. The diagnosis of perforated appendix is crucial, but the detection of the perforation signs by CT may not be so simple in the early process. The aim of this article is to review the multiple detector CT signs of perforated appendicitis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy; Department of Radiology, Second University of Naples, Naples, Italy. Electronic address: francesca.iacobellis@libero.it.
authors.forename: Francesca
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Iacobellis
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy.
authors.forename: Isabella
authors.initials: I
authors.lastname: Iadevito
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy.
authors.forename: Federica
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Romano
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy.
authors.forename: Michele
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Altiero
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, Dartford, UK.
authors.forename: Bikram
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Bhattacharjee
authors.affiliation: Department of Diagnostic Imaging, Pineta Grande Medical Center, Castel Volturno, Italy; Department of Radiology, Darent Valley Hospital, Dartford & Gravesham NHS Trust, Dartford, UK.
authors.forename: Mariano
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Scaglione
mesh_terms: D001064:Appendicitis / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging*; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D061330:Multidetector Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods*; D056888:Patient Positioning / Q000379:methods; D011856:Radiographic Image Enhancement / Q000379:methods*; D011860:Radiography, Abdominal / Q000379:methods*