In an attempt to limit radiation exposure from CT in the evaluation of abdominal pain, many centers have adopted an "ultrasound first, followed by CT if needed" approach. CT is typically used when the ...

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APPENDICITIS is notoriously difficult to diagnose - particularly if a patient is unable to see a doctor face-to-face - which may help explain why surgery to remove the appendix is the most common ...

The removal of the appendix does not reduce fertility, in fact it may increase a woman's chance of getting pregnant, according to a new British study. Women needing their appendix removed should not ...