Tomografia computadorizada multidetectores não-contrastada na avaliação do abdome agudo: um novo paradigma no pronto-socorro?

Apendicite aguda: achados na tomografia computadorizada - ensaio iconográfico

“…Intravenous contrast agent is not routinely utilized (7,8) , although it may be quite useful, especially in case of complications (perforated appendicitis), in young and thin patients (with paucity of peritoneal fat), in A Bf rom the medial posterior wall of the cecum, about 3 cm below the ileocecal valve. The base is at a constant location, whereas the position of the tip of the appendix varies and may occupy several regions inside de abdominal cavity ( Figure 2), including the pelvic region (1) , the left iliac fossa, or even inside the inguinal canal.…”