The diagnostic accuracy of magnetic resonance imaging for acute appendiciitis

• Conditions: Acute appendicitis is the widely known name; 10017969

• Registration Number: NL-OMON32752
• Lead Sponsor: Academisch Medisch Centrum

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Last Update Posted: 6 May 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Not specified
• Target Recruitment: 230

Inclusion Criteria

Clinically suspected appendicitis

Exclusion Criteria

Age <18 years
Pregnancy
Critically ill patients that need intensive vital organ function monitoring for life-support (for example patients in shock)
Patients with a contra-indication for MRI (pacemaker, claustrofobia)

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational invasive
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Sensitivity, specificity, predictive values of MRI for acute appendicitis</p><br>

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
<p>Inter-observer variability, patient acceptance, and cost-effectiveness.</p><br>