Contribution of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Follow-Up of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: Initial Results

• Published in: Iranian journal of radiology Vol. 15; no. 1
• Main Authors: Ozdemir, Oguzhan, Metin, Nurgul Orhan, Metin, Yavuz, Kalcan, Suleyman, Kupeli, Ali
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Tehran Tehran University of Medical Sciences 01.01.2018
• Subjects: Abdomen; Age; Antibiotics; Appendectomy; Appendicitis; Appendix; Computed tomography; Contrast agents; Diffusion; Diffusion coefficient; Feasibility studies; Laboratories; Magnetic resonance imaging; Medical imaging; NMR; Nuclear magnetic resonance; Parameters; Patients; Surgeons; Surgery; United States > US

Background: Several studies have shown that the majority of patients with simple appendicitis can be treated effectively and safely with antibiotics, avoiding unnecessary operation. Objectives: The objective of this study was to assess the role of diffusion-weighted imaging (DWI) in the follow-up of...