Body mass index as an indicator of the likelihood of ultrasound visualization of the appendix in pregnant women with suspicion of appendicitis

ConclusionUsing BMI cut-off values for determining the efficaciousness of US visualization of the appendix in pregnant women with suspicion of appendicitis could significantly reduce the non-visualization rate.

http://link.springer.com/10.1007/s00261-020-02610-7

Source: Abdominal Imaging - August 13, 2020 Category: Radiology Source Type: research