G'day Scott/Mel, great talk. Have you any references for the studies mentioned in this talk? The written summary doesnt mention which studies were used. Cheers Matt
Hi guys, as above, can you direct me to the references for the CT and Contrast discussion regarding appendicitis. I am sure that our surgeons will not take my word about the conclusions and would like some evidence. Thanks, Greg
Here is a good review with references to the major papers up until the last few year.. DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF NONCONTRAST COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR APPENDICITIS IN ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Hlibczuk, V., et al, Ann Emerg Med 55(1):51, January 2010
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Irene H. - November 28, 2011 3:46 PM
G'day Scott/Mel, great talk. Have you any references for the studies mentioned in this talk? The written summary doesnt mention which studies were used.
Cheers
Matt
Greg H., D.O. - January 30, 2013 12:02 PM
Hi guys, as above, can you direct me to the references for the CT and Contrast discussion regarding appendicitis. I am sure that our surgeons will not take my word about the conclusions and would like some evidence. Thanks, Greg
Mel H. - January 30, 2013 8:29 PM
Here is a good review with references to the major papers up until the last few year.. DIAGNOSTIC ACCURACY OF NONCONTRAST COMPUTED TOMOGRAPHY FOR APPENDICITIS IN ADULTS: A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW Hlibczuk, V., et al, Ann Emerg Med 55(1):51, January 2010