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An ultrasound may show appendiceal inflammation, gallbladder disease, and pregnancy. However, the most common imaging test that is used to diagnose appendicitis is the CT scan, which can: Provide a series of cross-sectional images of the body.
CT is accurate in the diagnosis of appendicitis and the detection of complications such as phlegmon, abscess, and peritonitis (15). Less commonly, small bowel obstruction may be secondary to appendicitis (Fig 13). CT is considered to be the method of choice for evaluating patients with suspected diverticulitis (16).