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Diagnostic utility of ultrasonography in acute appendicitis: A prospective study

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Materials and Methods: This prospective study was conducted at the Department of Radio-diagnosis, Madha Medical College, Chennai, over one year. Seventy-five patients with suspected acute appendicitis were included based on predefined criteria. All patients underwent ultrasonographic evaluation using Toshiba Xario with graded compression techniques. Histopathological examination of resected specimens served as the diagnostic gold standard. Data were analyzed using SPSS, with p

Appendicitis Diagnosis and ManagementIntraperitoneal and Appendiceal MalignanciesUltrasonographyAcute appendicitisMedicineRadiologyAppendicitisGeneral surgery
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