CT scan and ultrasound has been used routinely to complete the assessment of<unk> s. CT scan has higher sensitivity and specificity than ultrasound to access the condition. However, CT scan poses radiation risk to the subject. MRI scan is less readily available than CT scan or ultrasound in hospitals to diagnose<unk> s. However, it has been proposed to be used in those who are pregnant and have inconclusive findings on ultrasound. The sensitivity and specificity of MRI in diagnosing acute appendicitis are 94% and 96% respectively. Laparoscopic surgery has also been used to diagnose the cause of<unk> s when imaging is unhelpful. Besides, the laparoscopic surgery can also initiate treatment in the same setting. The accuracy is very high, in the range of 86 to 100%.
Intra-abdominal infection
Abdominal trauma
Bowel obstruction
Retroperitoneal bleeding
Genitourinary tract injury
Intestinal ischemia
Postoperative fever
Splenic injury