[Suspected acute appendicitis. Role of enhanced helical computed tomography. Prospective study of 100 patients].

Aim Of Study: To assess the diagnosis accuracy of helical computed tomography (CT) in patients with suspected appendicitis.

Patients And Methods: This prospective study included 100 consecutive patients hospitalized for suspected appendicitis. There were 57 men and 43 women with a median age of 30 years (range: 17-91).

[Laparoscopic treatment of perforated duodenal ulcer].

Objective: The aim of this study was to determine if laparoscopic simple closure for perforated duodenal ulcer is possible, efficient and safe.

Methods: Thirty-five consecutive patients with perforated duodenal ulcer and peritonitis were treated by simple closure, peritoneal lavage and omentoplasty. This treatment was performed laparoscopically.

[Non-secreting pheochromocytoma of the broad ligament revealed by appendicular peritonitis].

Background: Non-secreting pheochromocytoma is an endocrine tumor located in the adrenal medulla in 85% of the cases. Extra-adrenal localizations account for the other 15%. A broad ligament localization related to an accessory adrenal gland is exceptional.

[Laparoscopic appendectomy in the adult].

Aim Of The Study: The benefits of laparoscopic appendectomy remain controversial. The aim of the study was to evaluate the advantages and disadvantages of this technique.

Material And Methods: Four hundred and forty-eight patients operated on for suspected appendicitis during a 5-year period were analysed in a retrospective study.