Abstract
Although the radiological features of acute appendicitis have been well documented, the value of the plain abdominal radiograph has not been fully appreciated. This article summarises the role of radiology in acute appendicitis, especially in atypical cases and extremes of age, where there is often delay in diagnosis.
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