Diagnostic Efficacy of Abdominal Contrast-Enhanced Computed Tomography in Acute Abdominal Conditions: A Retrospective Study"

Abstract

This study's objective was to evaluate the diagnostic value of abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography (CECT) in people who had sudden abdominal symptoms.

Methods: From eligible patients between the ages of 18 and 75, clinical data including demographics, clinical history, and laboratory findings were gathered. Using a standardised imaging technique, abdominal CECT was performed on all patients. To find acute abdominal diseases and check for consequences, seasoned radiologists analysed the CECT pictures. To assess the effectiveness of CECT, sensitivity, specificity, and other diagnostic measures were calculated.

Results: For a variety of acute abdominal diseases, including appendicitis, diverticulitis, bowel obstructions, ischemia, and traumatic injuries, abdominal CECT consistently showed sensitivity and specificity above 90%. Appendicitis was the most prevalent condition, followed by diverticulitis and intestinal obstructions, according to the distribution of diagnoses. In a small number of patients, complications such the development of abscesses, perforations, and thickening of the gut wall were noted.

Conclusion: Abdominal contrast-enhanced computed tomography is an essential technique for identifying specific pathologies and potential complications early on, providing high diagnostic accuracy for the diagnosis of acute abdominal disorders. These results underline how crucial it is to incorporate CECT into the diagnosis process for patients presenting with acute abdominal symptoms, eventually improving patient treatment and outcomes