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Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) of Appendicitis in Children - NCT00723788-20010(Clinical Trial 233894)
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Washington |
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20010 |
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Appendicitis |
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Study to find out if MRI can diagnose appendicitis in children as well as or better than CT
scan and/or ultrasound scan performed at the same time. No additional contrast material or
sedation will be used to perform the MRI.
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Age 8-18 years, referred from emergency department for suspected appendicitis and
receiving either CT scan or ultrasound of the abdomen for diagnosis
Exclusion Criteria:
- Failure to pass MRI metal screening. Claustrophobia or need for sedation due to
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Children's National Medical Center
Washington, DC 20010
United States
Primary Contact:
Pranav K Vyas, MD
Email: pvyas@cnmc.org
Phone: 202-476-4229 |
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March 22, 2011 |
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