Transvaginal Ultrasound in Fertile Patients with Suspected Appendicitis: An Experience Report of Current Practice

Transvaginal Ultrasound in Fertile Patients with Suspected Appendicitis: An Experience Report of Current Practice

Background. Transvaginal ultrasound (TVU) in female patients with acute right lower quadrant (RLQ) abdominal pain is time and infrastructure intensive and not always available. This study aims to evaluate the role of TVU in these patients. Methods. Retrospective analysis identified 224 female patien...

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Main Authors:	Malek Tabbara, Nikolaos Evangelopoulos, Luigi Raio, Vanessa Banz, Heinz Zimmermann, Corinne Kim-Fuchs, Aristomenis K. Exadaktylos
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Hindawi Limited 2012-01-01
Series:	Emergency Medicine International
Online Access:	http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2012/481797

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