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Will an ultrasound be performed instead of a ct scan to check for appendicitis?
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Ultrasound for: This diagnosis is less precise and less accurate. If it is positive, then it is helpful, but not if it is negative or non-diagnostic. Sometimes, it is difficult to tell even on ct. Ask your doctor for specific advice.
Answered 3/12/2020
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