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Table 3 Comparison between ultrasound results and intra-operative findings.

From: An Observational Study of the Etiology, clinical presentation and outcomes associated with peritonitis in Lilongwe, Malawi

Ultrasound for Appendicitis

 

Intraoperative Finding

  
  

Appendicitis

No Appendicitis

Ultrasound Finding

Appendicitis

9

0

 

No Appendicitis

9

4

Ultrasound for Fluid/Abscess

 

Intraoperative Finding

  
  

Fluid/Abscess

No Fluid/Abscess

Ultrasound Finding

Fluid/Abscess

14

1

 

No Fluid/Abscess

3

5