Publications by authors named "Arthur Legrand"
Abdom Radiol (NY)
December 2024
Article Synopsis
- Preoperative imaging, specifically ultrasound (US) and computed tomography (CT), is recommended for patients with suspected acute appendicitis (AA) to improve management outcomes.
- A retrospective study of 339 patients showed that US was the primary imaging method used, with a small percentage requiring follow-up CT, highlighting a significant association between patient age and management failure.
- The study concluded that US should be routinely performed as the first-line examination for suspected AA before considering CT, due to its high specificity and reasonable sensitivity, along with the implications for patient management.
