Value of MSCT and its processing technique in diagnosis of acute appendicitis

Objective To explore the value of multiplanar and curved planar reconstruction with MSCT in diagnosing acute appendicitis.Methods 16 eases confirmed by surgically and pathologically were studied with MSCT and retrospectively analyzed,only plain scan were perfomed on all patients.Images were transferred to the workstation and then processed with multiplanar reconstruction,curved planar reformation.Results The CT manifestations of acute appendicitis were an enlarged appendix in 10 cases,appendiceal abscess in 6 case,appendicolith in 4 cases,inflammatory mass in 2 case,thickening of appendiceal wall in 12 cases.Conclusion MSCT scanning can quickly and correctly determine whether or not an acute appendicitis is present,besides,it can also detect other lesions.