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A member asked:
Is a abdominal complete (ultrasound) good to see my appendix ? i know ct are better but i'm getting an ultrasound .
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Worth a try: Us does not have any associated radiation vs ct so not bad way to start, especially in a young/pediatric or pregnant patient. Often the appendix can't be seen so you have to resort to the ct (mr in pregnancy). At your age, i believe most doctors would order the ct because of the more thorough evaluation it provides.
Answered 3/19/2014
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