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. 2018 Jan 25;91(1082):20170529. doi: 10.1259/bjr.20170529

Structured report for appendicitis

Visualization of appendix ⌧ Yes ⌧ No
Non-compressibility ⌧ Yes ⌧ No ⌧ Indeterminate
Probe-induced tenderness ⌧ Yes ⌧ No ⌧ Indeterminate
Mucosal discontinuity ⌧ Yes ⌧ No ⌧ Indeterminate
Increased flow on appendiceal wall ⌧ Yes ⌧ No
Periappendiceal increased echo ⌧ Yes ⌧ No
Maximal diameter of the appendix (mm)
Appendiceal wall thickness (mm)
Appendiceal luminal diameter (mm)
Likelihood of appendicitis ⌧ 1. Definitely non-appendicitis. Clinical observation is recommended.
⌧ 2. Probably non-appendicitis. Clinical observation is recommended.
⌧ 3. Indeterminate appendicitis. Clinical observation or surgical exploration is recommended.
⌧ 4. Probably appendicitis. Surgical exploration is recommended.
⌧ 5. Definitely appendicitis. Surgical exploration is recommended.
Alternative diagnosis ⌧ ⌧ ⌧