Journal of Clinical Cases

Role Of Ultrasound In The Diagnosis Of Appendagitis

Rijene Bahar,Adel Jelassi,Ali Beladj Ali,Wael Ferjaoui,Ahmed Tounsi,Fatma Sghaier,Amine Hilali,Mahdi Elghoul

1. Emergency departement Military Hospital of Gabes Tunisia
2. Department of visceral surgery, Militairy Hospital of Gabes Tunisia
3. Departement of orthopedic surgery, Military hospital of Gabes Tunisia

Corresponding Author: Wael Ferjaoui

ABSTRACT

Inflammation of the epiploic appendages defines appendagitis, which is one of the little-known causes of acute abdominal pain. Mimicking appendicitis or diverticulitis, it is CT imaging that can decide between these different diagnoses. If this diagnosis is made in the presence of any single symptom of abdominal pain, the wrong indication for an operation can be avoided, and appropriate management and shorter hospital stays can been sured.