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In the last decade, computed tomography (CT) has undergone two major advances: the introduction of helical computed tomography imaging in 1990 and multi-detector computed tomography in 1998.... It is therefore imperative to keep abreast of recent advances in computed tomography, as well as to know the further evolution of this imaging modality.... Some of the observations are: reduced artifacts caused due to breathing and pulsation, the ability to get multiplanar sections through the lung parenchyma with a high resolution, and the possibility to simultaneously evaluate high resolution and standard imaging protocols from just a single data acquisition....
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Here, the focus is on the symptoms and causes of appendix, its diagnosis, testing methods, potential outcome of the disease, and its possible Appendicitis causes a series of symptoms in a patient, out of which the primary symptom is an acute radiating pain that extends from the naval towards the right side of the lower abdomen.... Careful and timely diagnosis is very important.... Patient with the above symptoms must get immediate medical attention as appendicitis when not treated in a timely manner may be fatal....
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Case Study
The paper "Computed Tomography Scanning for Diagnosing Appendicitis" explores the differences between IV-contrasted and non-contrasted computed tomography scan for the diagnosis of appendicitis.... As a CT radiographer in SKMC, the proponent observed that some radiologists prefer non-contrasted examinations for the diagnosis of appendicitis, while others prefer contrasted CT examinations.... From the proponents' observation, though, all patients ultimately undergo a CT scan for diagnosis of appendicitis, whether clinical examination and blood works find the symptoms typical or atypical....
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Research Paper
The essay aims to analyze the research articles "Can Computed Tomography Scan be Performed Effectively in the diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis without the Added Morbidity of Rectal Contrast?... The articles that I chose were: Can Computed Tomography Scan be Performed Effectively in the diagnosis of Acute Appendicitis without the Added Morbidity of Rectal Contrast?... Further study is recommended using a large sample size in order to confirm the findings of the articles The PICO question developed is, 'In children suffering from appendicitis, is a PET more effective in confirming the diagnosis versus the CT scan?...
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