Two-dimensional shear wave elastography can improve the diagnostic accuracy of ultrasonography in acute appendicitis
Aim We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining 2-dimensional shear wave
elastography (2D-SWE) with ultrasonography (US) in diagnosing acute appendicitis in
patients with suspected acute appendicitis. Methods Clinical and laboratory findings, gray-
scale US and 2D-SWE imaging features, operation information, and pathology results of 48
patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who presented with right lower quadrant pain
were prospectively evaluated. We compared the findings to the US and SWE imaging …
elastography (2D-SWE) with ultrasonography (US) in diagnosing acute appendicitis in
patients with suspected acute appendicitis. Methods Clinical and laboratory findings, gray-
scale US and 2D-SWE imaging features, operation information, and pathology results of 48
patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who presented with right lower quadrant pain
were prospectively evaluated. We compared the findings to the US and SWE imaging …
Aim
We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of combining 2-dimensional shear wave elastography (2D-SWE) with ultrasonography (US) in diagnosing acute appendicitis in patients with suspected acute appendicitis.
Methods
Clinical and laboratory findings, gray-scale US and 2D-SWE imaging features, operation information, and pathology results of 48 patients diagnosed with acute appendicitis who presented with right lower quadrant pain were prospectively evaluated. We compared the findings to the US and SWE imaging features of 79 asymptomatic patients.
Results
Mean Alvarado score and appendix diameter were statistically significantly higher for acute appendicitis (p < 0.001). In patients with acute appendicitis, mesenteric lymphadenopathy and fat stranding were also more frequent (p < 0.001). The mean velocity and kPa values for appendix and mesenteric fat were statistically significantly higher in acute appendicitis (p < 0.001).
Conclusion
In the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, 2D-SWE increases the diagnostic performance of gray-scale US in the differentiation of inflamed and normal appendixes.
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