Acute Appendicitis

New acute appendicitis study findings have been reported from K.H. Lin et al

Published in Gastroenterology Week, April 21st, 2008

According to recent research from Taichung, Taiwan, "CT scanning of the abdomen is a highly accurate diagnostic tool for acute appendicitis. However, it is still relatively expensive in Taiwan, especially in hospitals which have adopted a global budgeting scheme."

"The purpose of this study was to analyse the cost of the management of this disease with and without CT scanning. A retrospective observational study was undertaken from 1 January to 30 June 2005. Patients with a working diagnosis of ''acute appendicitis'', ''acute appendicitis should be ruled out'' and ''differential diagnosis including acute appendicitis'' were enrolled in the study. Patient demographic...

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Source: Gastroenterology Week (2008-04-21)

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