Unenhanced CT was about 30% less accurate than contrast-enhanced CT for the evaluation of acute abdominal pain in the emergency department (ED), a retrospective study showed. Of 201 adult patients, ...

Is CT overused in the emergency room to diagnose abdominal pain? Researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital in Boston undertook one of the largest studies of its kind to find out. "We reviewed 633 ...

A CT scan is a medical tool that provides highly detailed images of the body. It is used for diagnosing injuries, guiding treatment plans and detecting diseases. Understanding what to expect before, ...

We instinctively shield our abdomen when we are physically threatened, and we may feel vulnerable when someone puts his or her hand on our bare abdomen. Therefore, with an abdominal examination the ...

Note the location, quality, radiation, severity, and timing of the discomfort: Right upper quadrant discomfort suggests cholecystitis (check the Murphy sign), hepatitis, passive congestion, or ...