Evaluation of Role of Computed Tomography in Acute Abdomen: A Comprehensive Clinical Analysis

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Prospective observational study evaluates CT's diagnostic accuracy in acute abdomen, suggesting it enhances patient management.

CT shows a high diagnostic accuracy of 94.2% for acute abdominal conditions, enhancing overall patient management.
Accuracy for specific conditions includes sensitivity rates of 97.8% for appendicitis and 95.6% for bowel obstruction.
This prospective observational study involved 642 patients who underwent contrast-enhanced CT within 6 hours of presentation.
CT imaging significantly influences management decisions, helping 23.4% of patients avoid unnecessary surgeries.

Annu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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