Study Results
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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
102 participants
OBSERVATIONAL
2009-02-28
2012-10-31
Brief Summary
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Detailed Description
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1. evaluate CT scan validity for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis.
2. compare the difference in evaluation of CT-scan result between radiologist on call and consultant radiologist with CT experience.
3. illustrate difficulties associated with practical implementation of CT-scan in relation to other activities in radiology department and O.R. (logical \& organizational).
4. illustrate patients experiences about the study (pain, discomfort \& other information
Conditions
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Keywords
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Study Design
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COHORT
PROSPECTIVE
Study Groups
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patients with acute appendicitis
Patients who have been clinically diagnosed to have acute appendicitis
CT scanning
CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.
Interventions
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CT scanning
CT image of the abdomen included the area between the 3rd. lumber vertebra and the top of acetabulum. A liter of contrast mixed with normal salin will be given by rectal catheter 20 minutes before CT image is taken.
Other Intervention Names
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Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
* Pregnancy.
* Uncooperative patients (senile dementia, mentally ill).
* Not speaking Danish.
* Does not wish to participate.
18 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Herning Hospital
OTHER
University of Aarhus
OTHER
Responsible Party
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Principal Investigators
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Mogens R Madsen, MD
Role: STUDY_DIRECTOR
Consultant surgeon
Locations
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Herning Hospital
Herning, Herning, Denmark
Countries
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Other Identifiers
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M-20080129
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id