The CT scans were reported as diagnostic of appendicitis, indeterminate, or normal. The final decision to operate was made by the surgical team based on a combination of clinical assessment ...

The patient said she had on and off belly pain for the last two years, but now the pain above her belly button had intensified to what she described as “stabbing.” ...

Appendix cancer, once rare, is now rising sharply among younger people. Firstpost brings out an expert’s views on the risk ...

With summer's arrival, Shanghai SinoUnited Hospital has launched a dedicated seasonal emergency service. Hot weather ...

The bottom line: There is a role for noncontrast CT in the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adults. If your institution doesn't have such a protocol, it may be time to sit down with radiologists ...

A CT scan (also called a CAT scan) is a series of cross-sectional X-ray images of the body. Learn why a CT scan is performed and what to expect during one.

Appendicitis accounts for over 3% of the diseases that involve the digestive system, is the most common acute surgical problem of the abdomen, and appendectomy is the fifth most common surgical ...

A collaboration of leading Chinese research institutions has developed an artificial intelligence-based method called GRAPE, demonstrating high accuracy in detecting gastric cancer from routine ...

For example, low-dose chest CT scans performed for lung cancer screening use lower doses than multi-phase abdominal/pelvic CT scans that are required to stage a person with pancreatic cancer.

The global market for Appendicitis Treatment was valued at US$4.2 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach US$5.4 billion by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 4.2% from 2024 to 2030. This comprehensive ...

Appendix cancer is a rare but increasingly recognized malignancy, often discovered incidentally during surgery for presumed ...

CT screening also was more cost-effective than stool testing FRIDAY, June 13, 2025 (HealthDay News) — CT scans might be able to prevent more colon cancers than stool DNA tests, a new study says.