Clinical value of abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Abstract

Objective To investigate the clinical value of abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis. Methods From March 2015 to April 2017, 60 patients with acute appendicitis admitted to Hangzhou Hospital of Zhejiang Medical Hospital Health Care Group were selected in this study.All patients were diagnosed by abdominal ultrasound and performed surgical treatment.The clinical value of abdominal ultrasound in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis was analyzed. Results The diagnostic rate of acute simple appendicitis was 94%(33/35). The diagnostic rate of acute gangrene perforated appendicitis was 87%(7/8). The diagnostic rate of abscess classification around the appendix was 100%(5/5). The diagnosis of abdominal gray-scale ultrasound examination was consistent with the results of surgical pathological diagnosis, with an accuracy rate of 93%(56/60). Conclusion In the diagnosis of acute appendicitis, abdominal gray-scale ultrasound examination is a direct, simple, safe and accurate method, which is worthy of extensive promotion and application. Key words: Abdominal gray-scale ultrasound; Acute appendicitis; Clinical value; Ultrasound; Abscess around the appendix; Diagnosis; Diagnosis; Appendicitis; Surgical pathology