Status:
UNKNOWN
Improvement of Appendix Identification and Appendicitis Diagnosis in us After Administration of Oral Contrast Medium
Lead Sponsor:
Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Conditions:
Appendicitis
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
Rate of appendix localization on ultrasound is not high. We suggest a way to improve it's localization by oral administration of iodinated contrast material.
Detailed Description
The administration of oral iodinated contrast material might facilitate identification of the appendix and accurate diagnosis of appendicitis. When indicated will shorten time to CT examination.
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- patients in emergency department with right lower quadrant pain
Exclusion
- patients under 18 years old
- pregnant women
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2014
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
200 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT02194140
Start Date
July 1 2014
End Date
July 1 2016
Last Update
July 18 2014
Active Locations (1)
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Hillel Yaffe Medical Center
Hadera, Israel