A NEW retrospective analysis suggests that the presence of an appendicolith, alongside specific CT imaging features, can help clinicians identify patients at higher risk of complicated acute ...
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Introduction Each year, millions of people experience recurrent diverticulitis episodes. Elective sigmoid colon resection reduces the risk of recurrence, but The American Society of Colon and Rectal ...
The use of Appendicitis Inflammatory Response clinical score in patients with suspected acute appendicitis makes the diagnosis more objective and accurate. AIMS: The aim of this study was to ...
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Epiploic appendagitis is rare and usually heals itself in five to seven days. The pain from epiploic appendagitis is sharp and localized in the lower abdomen. A CT scan is the best way to diagnose ...