Key result
Pre-operative CT demonstrated an overall diagnostic accuracy of 88.1% compared to emergency laparotomy findings in adults with non-traumatic abdominal pain.
Why the study?
Does pre-operative CT accurately predict operative findings in adults with non-traumatic abdominal pain undergoing emergency laparotomy?
Population
361 adult patients with non-traumatic abdominal pain undergoing pre-operative CT prior to emergency…
Comparison
Pre-operative CT examination vs Operative findings at emergency laparotomy
Design
Cohort
Authors
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Supports preoperative CT decisions in non-traumatic abdominal pain; leaves open prospective validation against laparotomy.
Cohort (n=361)
No
Does pre-operative CT accurately predict operative findings in adults with non-traumatic abdominal pain undergoing emergency laparotomy?
Pre-operative CT provides good to excellent diagnostic accuracy for emergency laparotomy findings, though accuracy varies by anatomical location.
Perry et al. (2016) conducted a cohort in Non-traumatic abdominal pain (n=361). Pre-operative CT vs. Operative findings was evaluated on Diagnostic accuracy of pre-operative CT compared with operative findings. Pre-operative CT demonstrated an overall diagnostic accuracy of 88.1% compared to emergency laparotomy findings in adults with non-traumatic abdominal pain.
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