OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate whether the outer diameter of the vermiform appendix on cross-sectional sonography is as reliable a criterion with which to confirm acute appendicitis in patients with cystic fibrosis as in those without cystic fibrosis. CONCLUSION: The outer appendiceal diameter of 6 mm or more cannot be considered a reliable criterion for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in patients with cystic fibrosis.
OBJECTIVE: We sought to investigate whether the outer diameter of the vermiform appendix on cross-sectional sonography is as reliable a criterion with which to confirm acute appendicitis in patients with cystic fibrosis as in those without cystic fibrosis. CONCLUSION: The outer appendiceal diameter of 6 mm or more cannot be considered a reliable criterion for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in patients with cystic fibrosis.
Authors: Edward F Nash; Anne Stephenson; Emma J Helm; Terence Ho; Chandra M Thippanna; Asad Ali; Joanna L Whitehouse; David Honeybourne; Elizabeth Tullis; Peter R Durie Journal: Dig Dis Sci Date: 2011-06-16 Impact factor: 3.199
Authors: Fraukje Wiersma; Boudewijn R Toorenvliet; Johan L Bloem; Jan Hein Allema; Herma C Holscher Journal: Eur Radiol Date: 2008-09-25 Impact factor: 5.315