Ultrasonographic Evaluation of Acute Appendicitis Superimposed on the Non-rotational Anomaly of the Gastrointestinal Tract

We report on the case of a 29-year-old male with acute appendicitis superimposed on the non-rotational anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract not detected on the computed tomography (CT) scan but correctly diagnosed on ultrasonography (US). This case suggested an additional role of US on the acute ab...

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Published in:Ultrasonography (Seoul, Korea) 2013, 32(2), , pp.151-155
Main Authors: Lee, Ha Yeon, Hong Il Ha, Lee, Kwan Seop, Min Jeong Kim, Lim, Hyun Kyung
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Language:English
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방사선과학
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Summary:We report on the case of a 29-year-old male with acute appendicitis superimposed on the non-rotational anomaly of the gastrointestinal tract not detected on the computed tomography (CT) scan but correctly diagnosed on ultrasonography (US). This case suggested an additional role of US on the acute abdomen even underlying malrotation of the gastrointestinal tract.
ISSN:2288-5919
2288-5943