Ultrasonographic Value in the Diagnosis of Appendicitis’ Classification

Objective: To explore the ultrasonographic characteristics of appendicitis and its classification. Methods: Seventy-five patients underwent ultrasonographic examination and diagnosed as appendicitis, then the characteristics of ultrasonography were analyzed, classified and correlated with the histologic diagnosis, respectively. Results: All the ultrasonographic findings showed that the appendixes were thickened with the diameter 7mm in adults and with the diameter 6mm in children, and the mucous membrane was coarse with echo interrupted or absent. According to the ultrasonographic features of appendicitis ,five styles were divided: ①simple appendicitis including 2 chronic appendicitis;②purulent appendicitis;③gangrenous appendicitis;④appendiceal abscess;⑤appendicitis with indirect characteristics.Conclusion: Ultrasonography is one of high clinical significant for diagnosis and classification of appendicitis.