Contribution of Diffusion-Weighted Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Follow-Up of Uncomplicated Acute Appendicitis: Initial Results

OZDEMIR O., Metin N. O., Metin Y., Kalcan S., KUPELI A.

IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY, vol.15, no.1, 2018 (SCI-Expanded) identifier identifier

  • Publication Type: Article / Article
  • Volume: 15 Issue: 1
  • Publication Date: 2018
  • Doi Number: 10.5812/iranjradiol.56033
  • Journal Name: IRANIAN JOURNAL OF RADIOLOGY
  • Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
  • Recep Tayyip Erdoğan University Affiliated: Yes

Abstract

Background: Several studies have shown that the majority of patients with simple appendicitis can be treated effectively and safely with antibiotics, avoiding unnecessary operation.