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Emergency Department CT Scanning for Appendicitis - NCT00734825-17405(Clinical Trial 236571)



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City:  York
State:  
PA
Zip Code: 17405
Conditions: Appendicitis
Purpose: The purpose of this study is to compare IV contrast only vs. IV and oral contrast Computed Tomography (CT) for the diagnosis of acute appendicitis in adult patients in our emergency department. A secondary purpose will be to design a specific CT for appendicitis protocol at our institution at the conclusion of this study.
Study summary:
Criteria: Inclusion Criteria: - 18 years and older who present to the York Hospital Emergency Department with signs and symptoms suggestive of acute appendicitis, but in whom the diagnosis remains unclear as determined by an attending emergency physician or consulting surgeon and in which a CT scan is needed to further assist in the diagnosis Exclusion Criteria: - pregnant patients - patients with known IV dye or oral contrast allergy - patients in whom acute appendicitis is not the primary diagnosis - patients with renal insufficiency that may have significant adverse effect from IV dye
Study is available at: York Hospital
York, PA 17405
United States

Primary Contact:
Andrew Kepner, MD
Email: akepner@wellspan.org
Phone: 717-851-5082

Secondary Contact:
Andrew Kepner, MD
Email: akepner@wellspan.org
Phone: 717-851-5082
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Date Processed: March 22, 2011
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