Diagnostic Accuracy of Point-of-Care Ultrasound Integrated into  Clinical Examination for Acute Diverticulitis: A Prospective Multicenter Study.

CONCLUSION:  Clinical-sonographic assessment is rapid and accurate for the diagnosis of diverticulitis. Even if POCUS has low sensitivity for complicated diverticulitis, it can be used to safely select patients needing CT.
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Source: Ultraschall in der Medizin - July 19, 2020 Category: Radiology Authors: Nazerian P, Gigli C, Donnarumma E, de Curtis E, Bribani A, Lanzi S, Rovida S, Magazzini S, Grifoni S, Perani C Tags: Ultraschall Med Source Type: research