CLINICAL AND DIAGNOSTIC IMAGING CORRELATES IN APPENDICITIS IN CHILDREN:

A Computer Aided Teaching Program

A Vade MD, CG Salomon MD , CL Kalbhen MD, JR Halama PhD

Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois

Instructions

1. The teaching program is accessed through the table of contents.

2. Single-click on the bold blue subject headings to go to the topics indicated. At the end of each major subject heading, you may return to the Table of Contents or proceed to the next section by clicking on the appropriate choice. Within each subject, you may return to the Table of Contents by clicking on this heading or proceed to the next subsection (or sub-subsection) by default.

3. The cases and images presented contain multiple teaching points. Single-clicking on the bold blue italic words will allow direct access to illustrative cases and related topics. You may return to the original subject heading or proceed to related topics after each image by clicking on the appropriate choice.

Table of Contents

Abstract

Introduction

Natural History

• Epidemiology
• Pathophysiology
• Microbiology
• Pathology
• Clinical Course

Clinical Considerations

• Typical Presentation
• Atypical Presentation
• Complications of Perforated Appendicitis
• Differential Diagnosis
• Outcome

Diagnostic Imaging

• Overview
• Plain Film
  • Accuracy
  • Findings in Appendicitis
• Barium Enema
  • Accuracy
  • Findings in Appendicitis
• Ultrasound
  • Technique and Accuracy
  • Findings in Appendicitis
• Computed Tomography (CT)
  • Technique and Accuracy
  • Findings in Appendicitis

Treatment

• Primary
• Postoperative complications

Conclusion

References